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8 East 96th Street
Last updated on Feb 7, 2026

8 East 96th Street

8 East 96th Street is a white-glove prewar cooperative designed by Rosario Candela in 1928, offering amenities like a bike room and central laundry. The building is located in Carnegie Hill near Central Park, elite schools, cultural institutions, and fine dining, with convenient access to transportation. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of 8 East 96th Street

8 East 96th Street is a 15-story cooperative building designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela and completed in 1928. The prewar structure contains 45 apartments and stands as a notable example of Candela's architectural prowess in Manhattan's Carnegie Hill neighborhood.

The dark beige-brick building features a canopied entrance, decorative lions adorning the second floor, and distinctive sandstone window reveals on the ground level. Its location just steps from Central Park and across from the Manhattan Country School benefits from reduced traffic flow, as 96th Street only carries eastbound traffic from Central Park.

The full-service building maintains white-glove amenities including a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, central laundry facilities, bike room, and private storage units for residents. The cooperative is pet-friendly and typical apartments feature prewar architectural details such as wood-burning fireplaces, 10-foot ceilings, and hardwood floors.

Situated at the traditional northern boundary of the Upper East Side, the building's location has appreciated in value due to its proximity to Mount Sinai Hospital, Museum Mile, and numerous private schools and cultural institutions. The area offers easy access to fine dining, shopping, and various transportation options while maintaining its classic Upper East Side character.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1928
Converted: 1971
Apartments
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
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  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.24 miles

Pros & Cons

  • 24-hour doorman and resident manager
  • Intimate building with only 45 apartments
  • Good local shopping
  • Steps from Museum Mile, private schools and cultural institutions
  • Not far from Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Good public transportation
  • Close to Subway
  • Prestigious Rosario Candela designed building
  • Steps from Central Park
  • Pre-war details with 10-foot ceilings and wood-burning fireplaces
  • Pet friendly building
  • Private storage included
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • Some traffic
  • Protruding air conditioners

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
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23
/36
Location
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12
/39
Features
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CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "new construction" gem boasts "excellent finishes" throughout, offering modern "railroad-style" layouts that create distinctive living spaces. While the views primarily face Madison Avenue and 96th Street, the building's contemporary design and quality craftsmanship make it a noteworthy addition to the neighborhood.

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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