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The Gotham Town House, 153 East 57th Street, #8J

$389,000 ($973 per ft2) | Studio, 1 bath | Approx. 400 ft2
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59 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 5, 2024
    Days on Market: 59
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $1,047 ($2.62/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $674
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $1,721 ($4.30/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 75% ($291,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The morning of Sunday, May 5
By appointment only.

Description

8J is a move-in ready, traditional straight studio, featuring a separate kitchen with dark gray granite counters, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting and formica cabinetry. The floor to ceiling tile bathroom, with chrome fixtures and a tank toilet, is conveniently adjacent to 3 generous closets. This corner residence is north-facing and pin drop quiet.

Please note: the $45.03 monthly operating expense assessment ending January 31st, 2025, will be credited by the seller at close of sale. 8J is priced to sell.

Built in 1959 and a coop since 1986, Gotham Towne House is an outstanding, full-time doorman residence with high shareholder ownership, strong financials, subleasing for five years (after1 year), a modern lobby, new elevators, new hallways currently being installed(see rendering), BuildingLink (resident email notification), natural gas heat, a large laundry, complimentary suitcase & bike storage and a huge parking garage. Maintenance is 60% tax deductible and includes all utilities (no
electric bill for the AC) and a Spectrum cable package with both Wi-Fi and HBO.

Co-purchasing and secondary homeownership are permitted. Cats are welcome as
well as service and emotional support animals. Gotham Town House is in the center of everything the East Fifties have to offer: Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s, Equinox, Crunch and Blink fitness centers, Home Depot, a 24 hr.

Duane Reade pharmacy and market, dozens of Citi Bikes and the subway hub for all East
side and West side trains; all, no more than 3 blocks away.

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Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About The Gotham Town House, 153 East 57th Street

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The Gotham Town House, 153 East 57th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 57, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

21
Out of 44
+
18
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
+
7
=
57
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
A lot 0 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
Some Noise 0 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Good retail
  • Canopied entrance
  • Discrete air-conditioners
  • Pet-friendly
  • Roof deck
  • Concierge
  • Garage
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • A lot of traffic
  • No balconies
  • Many apartments
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