It previously was on the market for a total of 414 days.

Last Sold on Aug 22, 2022 for $3,700,000

4 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,775 ft²

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Buyers
Anna Neuman
Emanuel Neuman

Sellers
Marisol Lugo Brekka
Richard James Brekka

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Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street, #7W

Key Details

Listed: Jan 27, 2020

Last Price Change: -4% ($200,000) on Sep 23

Days on Market: 414

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $6,671 ($2.40/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $22,969 ($8.28/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($2,375,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Rare, pre-WW1, Seven Room co-op apartment with ten and a half floor ceilings at the epicenter of chic, 66th Street and Madison Avenue. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths and WBFP. Semiprivate windowed landing leads into a spacious foyer with enormous closets. Continue into the perfectly scaled corner living room with wood burning fireplace.

Adjacent is a striking formal dining room which is also sunflooded and recently published as one of New York’s finest rooms. The renovated kitchen with top appliances is a cook’s dream. Vented hood, wine fridge, washer/dryer closet and ample storage highlight the classic and timeless design. The bedroom corridor features four bedrooms and three bathrooms (two of which are ensuite). Beautiful sunlight and open views with additional interest from the building’s unique architectural details. This is a full service building with live-in Resident Manager.

Pets are welcome and allows pied-a-terres on a case-by-case basis. 2.5% flip tax payable by the Buyer Private storage and laundry facility in the lower level. The “Fred Leighton Building” as it is affectionately known was completed in 1908, landmarked in 1977 and converted to cooperative in 1987. One cannot not notice the architectural beauty of this most unique French Renaissance building with its eclectic mix of Elizabethan and Flemish Gothic and wonder how lovely it would be to live in such a place.

Apartment Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace

About Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street

Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 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:

Part of Historic District 1 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:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 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:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Yes, but Small 1 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 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:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1906
33 Apartments
11 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1987
Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Elevator
Laundry Room
Live-In Superintendent
Historic District

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Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street, #7W

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

Apartment Amenities

About Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street

Fred Leighton Building, 45 East 66th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 87, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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