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Historic 1882 limestone mansion on Upper East Side blending old-world elegance with modern luxury near Central Park. Spacious residences feature 10-foot ceilings, premium appliances, and private elevator access with 24-hour security.
8 East 68th Street is a six story, 14 unit co op housed in a limestone mansion built in 1882 by Lamb & Wheeler and renovated in 1919 by Harry Allen Jacobs with Otto Kahn. The pre war, landmarked building occupies East 68th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues, steps from Central Park and the museums, restaurants, and shops along Madison Avenue.
The apartments retain the spatial character of the mansion, with high ceilings, oversized windows, decorative moldings, herringbone or wide plank wood floors, and working or decorative fireplaces. Layouts range from one bedroom homes to full floor residences and duplexes, including arrangements with living spaces on one level and bedrooms on another. Ceiling heights frequently exceed 10 feet, with one full floor residence reaching 13.5 feet, and south facing exposures, townhouse garden views, and private terraces or gardens appear among the building's larger layouts.
Apartment interiors may include open or galley kitchens, custom storage, in unit laundry, fireplaces, and generously scaled living areas, while keyed entry and 24 hour live feed security are recurring elements of the building's private residential setup. Pets and pied à terre ownership are permitted with board approval, and the building's location places Central Park directly to the north, with Fifth Avenue immediately to the west.
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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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