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302 E 96TH Street PH1

$3,195,000

MLS# RLS20126495 · Yorkville

Listed November 12, 2026 · 1 day on the market

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,290 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Occupying the entire 16th floor of Vitre, PH1 is an exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse spanning 2,290 square feet, with sweeping views in every direction and nearly 1,000 square feet of private outdoor space. Floor-to-ceiling windows, ceilings reaching 9'8", and smoked European white oak floors complement an extensive collection of thoughtful custom upgrades, creating a sophisticated, turnkey residence.Two spectacular 50-foot terraces, facing north and south, offer breathtaking sunrises over the RFK Bridge and sunsets toward Central Park. These outdoor spaces feature landscaping designed and built by Amber Freda NYC Landscape Design, modular pavers with concealed drainage, curated perennial gardens designed to attract migrating monarch butterflies, a regulated drip irrigation system, and built-in architectural uplighting. Dedicated high-speed outdoor Wi-Fi extends across both terraces, providing versatile spaces for entertaining, relaxing, or remote productivity outdoors.Inside, a sophisticated Savant whole-home automation system provides centralized control of lighting, audio, entertainment, and motorized window treatments through wall keypads, remotes, or mobile devices. The system also supports compatibility with smart-home devices for voice control, such as Alexa, Siri, or Google Home. Custom Lutron motorized shades have been tailored to each room, including premium dual sheer and blackout shades recessed into custom ceiling pockets in the primary suite, solar shades in the living areas and second bedroom, and blackout shades in the third bedroom. The living and dining room shades are thoughtfully configured to allow terrace access without raising the full window treatments. The bedroom shade motors and electronic drive units were professionally serviced by AHT Global in 2026.A Sonos audio system with concealed ceiling speakers extends throughout the main living spaces, both terraces, the primary bedroom, and the primary bathroom. Five-zone climate control with Nest smart thermostats, a hardwired Ring video doorbell, and discreetly rack-mounted audiovisual and networking equipment further enhance the home's convenience and functionality.The beautifully appointed kitchen features wire-brushed oak cabinetry, white lacquer upper cabinets, a Carrara marble slab backsplash, Caesarstone countertops, a Bertazzoni range, induction cooktop and fully paneled Blomberg refrigerator dishwasher, and wine cooler..The primary suite offers a custom California Closets walk-in dressing room with full-extension drawers, a velvet-lined locking jewelry drawer, illuminated LED hanging rods, tiered custom shelving, and luggage storage. Additional custom floor-to-ceiling hallway cabinetry provides exceptional storage and accommodates a full-size washer and dryer.Further architectural enhancements include a dedicated ceiling electrical connection above the dining area for a statement chandelier and Level 5 drywall finishing throughout, creating exceptionally smooth walls, finished pillar supports and seamless architectural detailing.Vitre is a full-service condominium offering a 24-hour attended lobby, concierge services, a residents' lounge with an outdoor sundeck patio, a rooftop sundeck, and bicycle storage. Conveniently located with access to the Second Avenue subway, the building provides easy access to transportation, dining, shopping, and the best of the Upper East Side.Amenities also include parking, providing an exceptional additional convenience in this remarkable penthouse residence.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by The Agency Brokerage.

Nearly 1,000 square feet of private outdoor space is what sets this penthouse apart, and it's split across two terraces. Amber Freda NYC Landscape Design handled the landscaping, with modular pavers laid over concealed drainage, perennial gardens planted to draw migrating monarch butterflies, and a regulated drip irrigation system. Built-in architectural uplighting and high-speed outdoor Wi-Fi reach both terraces.

A space this size changes how the apartment gets used. The listing points to entertaining, relaxing or working outdoors, and the living and dining room shades are set up so you can reach the terrace without raising the full window treatments. When you see it, pay attention to how furniture fits between the glass and the planters, since that will tell you more than a floor plan does.

Inside, the 2,290 square feet are laid out across three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The ceilings reach 9'8 inches, the floors are smoked European white oak, and the primary suite has a walk-in closet along with a custom California Closets dressing room with full-extension drawers and illuminated hanging rods. A Savant system controls lighting, audio, entertainment and the motorized shades from wall keypads, remotes or a phone, and Sonos speakers run through the main rooms, both terraces and the primary bath. Five-zone climate control with Nest thermostats and central air lets each part of the home run at its own setting.

The kitchen has wire-brushed oak cabinetry, white lacquer uppers, Caesarstone countertops and a Carrara marble slab backsplash. It includes a Bertazzoni range with an induction cooktop, a Blomberg dishwasher and a wine cooler. The home includes a washer/dryer in the unit, so the laundry is part of the apartment itself.

The building is a 21-story condominium with 46 residences, completed in 2018. It has an elevator, garage parking and assigned parking, and pets are allowed. The 96 Street stop on the Q is about 1 minute on foot and the 6 is about 7 minutes away. Marx Brothers Playground is about 1 minute away, and the East River Esplanade is about 4 minutes. The views include the river, the skyline, a park and a bridge.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have private outdoor space?

Yes. There are nearly 1,000 square feet of private outdoor space across two terraces.

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. There's a washer/dryer in the unit.

Does the building have an elevator?

Yes. The building has an elevator, along with garage parking and assigned parking.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Central air
  • Bridge view
  • City lights view
  • City view
  • Park view
  • Panoramic view
  • River view
  • Skyline view
  • Dishwasher
  • High ceilings
  • Walk-in closets
  • Balcony
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
  • Terrace

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Assigned parking
  • Elevator
  • Garage parking

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$19,882 / month

  • Principal and interest$16,156
  • Common charges$3,726

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$639,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$47,925
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$49,203

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.

About the Building

302 E 96TH Street is a 21-story condominium in Yorkville, completed in 2018 and home to 46 residential units.

The closest subway is 96 St (Q), about a 1-minute walk. Marx Brothers Playground is roughly 1 minute away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
2018
Stories
21
Units
46
Building Type
Condominium

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Location & Nearby

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302 E 96TH Street PH1

Subway

  • Q96 StAbout 1 min walk · Accessible
  • 696 StAbout 7 min walk
  • 6103 StAbout 12 min walk
  • Q86 StAbout 13 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • Marx Brothers PlaygroundAbout 1 min walk
  • Stanley Isaacs PlaygroundAbout 3 min walk
  • East River EsplanadeAbout 4 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 198 Isidor E. Ida StrausAbout 5 min walk
  • P.S. 77 Lower Lab SchoolAbout 5 min walk
  • P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social ActionAbout 6 min walk

Middle schools

  • East Side Middle SchoolAbout 6 min walk
  • M.S. 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & AcademicsAbout 7 min walk

High schools

  • The High School for Climate JusticeAbout 1 min walk
  • The Judith S. Kaye SchoolAbout 2 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiAbout 15 min walk

Museums

  • Jewish MuseumAbout 15 min walk
  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumAbout 15 min walk
  • National Academy of DesignAbout 16 min walk
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 17 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.

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Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.

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