Last updated on May 12, 2026

166 East 61st Street

166 East 61st Street is a 21-story post-war co-op building in the Upper East Side's Lenox Hill neighborhood, completed in 1962. The building offers 168 units and various amenities including basement storage, a full-service garage, laundry facilities, elevators, a bike room, and a live-in superintendent. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (2)
Recent Sales (28) $818 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (165)

Include In-Contract Listings (2)

Apt. 4D
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Studio

1 bath

$485,000

Apr 15, 2026

27 days

Apt. 15G
Quick view: 11 photos

1 bed

1 bath

$965,000

Mar 26, 2026

47 days

#4D: $485,000 - Studio

#15G: $965,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#16L: $550,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#15H: $550,000 (+1.9%) - Studio

#4D: $485,000 - Studio

#15G: $965,000 - 1 bed

Apt. 10F

2 beds

2 baths

1,450 ft²

$485,000

$334

$499,000

Apr 8, 2026

Apt. 10M

Studio

1 bath

$445,000 -15.2%

$525,000

Mar 30, 2026

Apt. 8H

Studio

1 bath

$460,000 -1.9%

$469,000

Jan 12, 2026

Apt. A-RES

$670,000

Dec 22, 2025

Apt. 8MN

3 beds

3 baths

2,000 ft²

$2,025,000 -15.4%

$1,013

$2,395,000

Oct 29, 2025

Apt. 9G

1 bed

1 bath

$649,000 -7.2%

$699,000

Oct 6, 2025

Apt. 10L

Studio

1 bath

586 ft²

$432,000 -9.8%

$737

$479,000

Sep 19, 2025

Apt. 15J

1 bed

1 bath

975 ft²

$950,000

$974

$950,000

Jul 7, 2025

Apt. 9L

1 bed

1 bath

600 ft²

$545,000

$908

$550,000

Jun 25, 2025

Apt. 16G

1 bed

1 bath

$675,000 -2.2%

$690,000

Jun 9, 2025

Apt. A-RES

1 bed

1 bath

$522,500

Jun 4, 2025

Apt. 19H

2 beds

2 baths

$1,390,000 -11.8%

$1,695,000

May 30, 2025

Apt. 18E

1 bed

1 bath

840 ft²

$645,000

$768

$645,000

Mar 26, 2025

Apt. 16J

Studio

1 bath

550 ft²

$410,000 -12.6%

$745

$469,000

Feb 5, 2025

Apt. 12L

1 bed

1 bath

$622,500 -3.5%

$645,000

Jan 10, 2025

Apt. 14JK

2 beds

2 baths

1,600 ft²

$1,250,000 -16.7%

$781

$1,500,000

Sep 26, 2024

Apt. 9P

Studio

1 bath

620 ft²

$509,000

$821

$499,000

Aug 22, 2024

Apt. 18F

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500,000 -33.3%

$2,250,000

Jul 30, 2024

Apt. 7K

Studio

1 bath

525 ft²

$349,000 -5.7%

$665

$370,000

Apr 9, 2024

Apt. 14P

Studio

1 bath

610 ft²

$505,000 +2%

$828

$495,000

Mar 14, 2024

Apt. 20F

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050,000

Feb 27, 2024

Apt. A-RES

1 bed

1 bath

$430,000

Nov 9, 2023

Apt. A-RES

1 bed

1 bath

$1,175,000

Oct 24, 2023

Apt. 11K

Studio

1 bath

$450,000 -9.1%

$495,000

Oct 10, 2023

Apt. 19F

2 beds

2 baths

1,500 ft²

$1,665,000

$1,110

$1,795,000

Apr 20, 2023

Apt. 7MN

3 beds

3 baths

2,000 ft²

$1,900,000 -11.6%

$950

$2,150,000

Jul 14, 2022

Apt. 8B

Studio

1 bath

$515,000 -2.8%

$530,000

Jul 8, 2022

Apt. 10E

1 bed

1 bath

$655,000

May 31, 2022

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Overview of 166 East 61st Street

Located in the heart of Lenox Hill, 166 East 61st Street is a post-war co-op building completed in 1962. This 21-story structure offers 168 units and is conveniently situated between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. Designed by Horace Ginsbern for Harry B. Helmsley, the building is known for its red-brick façade and canopied entrance, providing a welcoming atmosphere for residents.

The building boasts a range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, full service garage, bike room, and basement storage. Residents enjoy the convenience of a washer/dryer in the building and a landscaped courtyard. The co-op is pet friendly and allows pied-à-terre ownership, making it a flexible option for various lifestyles.

Apartments in 166 East 61st Street are characterized by their spacious layouts and abundant natural light. Many units feature angled corner windows, terraces, and modern kitchens equipped with high-end appliances like Viking stoves and Wolf ovens. The building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, with some apartments providing stunning views of the Queensboro Bridge and the city skyline.

The location is ideal for those seeking easy access to public transportation, with multiple subway lines nearby, including the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and Q trains. Residents are just steps away from Central Park, Bloomingdale's, and a variety of dining and shopping options, making 166 East 61st Street a desirable address in the Upper East Side.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1962

Apartments

165 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

Min Down

25%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

Area Map StreetView

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at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.05 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.14 miles

at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.38 miles

Pros & Cons

Good public transportation
Full-time doorman
Discrete air-conditioners
Garage
Bicycle room
Storage
Some terraces
Sidewalk landscaping
Retail space on Third Avenue

No gym
No concierge
No fitness center

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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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
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Price/Room (Est)

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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1010 3 Avenue

255 East 77th Street

between Second Avenue & Third Avenue

Lenox Hill

A masterwork by Robert A.M.Stern on the UES. Two- to six-bed condos with grand proportions and Central Park views. Selling Quickly | 2026 Occupancy.

6+ beds starting at $25,770,000

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