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166 E 61ST Street 5H
$500,000
MLS# RLS20125861 · Lenox Hill
Listed November 9, 2026 · 1 day on the market
0 Beds 1 Baths
About This Property
Welcome to Apartment 5H at 166 East 61st Street -- a beautifully renovated alcove studio in the heart of Lenox Hill.
Thoughtfully designed throughout, Apartment 5H presents a sleek aesthetic complemented by abundant natural light and tasteful interiors. Upon entry, open eastern views greet you through a wall of windows in the main living space. Hardwood floors and large, double-pane windows with high-end treatments define the unit, while custom built-in storage lines the space alongside crown and baseboard molding. A generously sized alcove can accommodate a proper bedroom set and is currently configured as a home office.
A stunning galley kitchen near the entrance is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and features off-white cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, and subway tile backsplash. Tucked away separately, the contemporary bathroom is situated next to a large closet and has a bathtub and floor-to-ceiling ceramic tiles. A large coat closet in the foyer provides additional storage.
166 East 61st Street is a full-service co-op building constructed in 1959 in the form of two separate towers that are connected by the lobby and basement. Building amenities and services include 24-hour doormen, a live-in resident manager, central laundry room, private storage, and bicycle storage. Two on-site parking garages are accessible via East 60th and East 61st Streets.
Pets, pied-a-terre ownership, subletting, co-purchasing, guarantors, and parents purchasing for children are all permitted with Board approval. The installation of an in-unit washer and dryer is also permitted with Board approval. There is a flip tax of 2% and up to 75% financing is allowed.
Enjoy prime living on the Upper East Side with top shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences located right at your front door. Central Park is just four blocks away, while Bloomingdales and the 59th and 63rd Street Subway stations are all located in the immediate vicinity.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowedPets allowed w/Board Approval, 60 lb. weight limit
Home features
- City lights view
- City view
- Dishwasher
- Dining area
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
Outdoor space
- Courtyard
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$4,162 / month
- Principal and interest$2,528
- Maintenance$1,634
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$100,000
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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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166 E 61ST Street 5H
Subway
- 456NRWLexington Av/59 StAbout 1 min walk
- MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 3 min walk · Accessible
- 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
- NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 10 min walk
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 9 min walk
- Queensboro OvalAbout 10 min walk
- St. Catherine's ParkAbout 10 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 4 min walk
- P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 7 min walk
- Ella Baker SchoolAbout 10 min walk
High schools
- Art and Design High SchoolAbout 7 min walk
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 10 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 10 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 11 min walk
- Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 13 min walk
- Sotheby's Institute of ArtAbout 14 min walk
Museums
- Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 10 min walk
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 15 min walk
- The Frick CollectionAbout 15 min walk
- Paley Center for MediaAbout 16 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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