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1420 YORK Avenue 4B

$498,000

MLS# RLS20113147 · Lenox Hill

Listed September 8, 2026 · 63 days on the market

0 Beds 1 Baths

About This Property

Welcome to Residence 4B at 1420 York Avenue, a bright and thoughtfully updated studio in a condominium building, offering an exceptional opportunity for both first-time buyers and investors alike. Please note this is an investment property with tenant in place paying $3300 per month.One of the larger layouts in the building, this home stands out for its highly desirable western exposure, facing York Avenue and bringing in beautiful natural light throughout the day. The apartment also offers excellent flexibility, with a layout that can easily be converted into a one-bedroom, creating meaningful upside for both end users and those looking for a strong rental investment.The kitchen and bathroom have both been updated and renovated, giving the apartment a clean, modern feel, and the kitchen is equipped with a brand new dishwasher for added convenience.Whether you are looking for the perfect starter apartment to begin building equity, a pied-à-terre, or an income-producing property with future potential, this is a rare chance to own one of the best studio lines in the building.1420 York Avenue is a pet-friendly (only cats) elevator building with a live-in superintendent, laundry room, and shared roof deck. Located just minutes from Cornell Hospital, the 2nd Avenue Q train, John Jay Park, Carl Schurz park, and some of the Upper East Side's best restaurants, gyms, and shops. Please note photos are virtually staged. See alternative Floorplan for one bedroom option.

Property Features

Policies

  • Cats allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer allowed
  • Skyline view

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Elevator
  • Garage parking
  • Laundry in building

Outdoor space

  • Courtyard
  • Roof deck

Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$3,155 / month

  • Principal and interest$2,518
  • Common charges$637

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$99,600
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.80%)$7,171

The mansion tax applies to purchases of $1 million or more. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

Location & Nearby

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1420 YORK Avenue 4B

Subway

  • Q72 StAbout 9 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • John Jay ParkAbout 2 min walk
  • East River WalkAbout 4 min walk
  • St. Catherine's ParkAbout 11 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 158 Bayard TaylorAbout 3 min walk
  • P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt IslandAbout 10 min walk
  • P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 11 min walk

Middle schools

  • Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 3 min walk
  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 10 min walk

High schools

  • Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 3 min walk
  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 12 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Weill Cornell MedicineAbout 9 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 11 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 11 min walk
  • Rockefeller UniversityAbout 13 min walk

Museums

  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 18 min walk
  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 19 min walk
  • Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden MuseumAbout 20 min walk
  • The Frick CollectionAbout 21 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Lenox Hill

A refined Upper East Side enclave of prewar elegance, Central Park proximity, and Madison Avenue prestige.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

9/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

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