40 E 61st Street 9A
$1,485,000
MLS# RLS20123747 · Lenox Hill
Listed November 2, 2026 · 1 day on the market
1 Beds 2 Baths 1,250 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
**Prewar Condominium Just One Block from Central Park**
Ideally situated between Park and Madison Avenues, just one block from Central Park, this exceptionally spacious, south-facing residence combines gracious prewar proportions with modern conveniences.
High ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and an excellent layout distinguish the apartment. The expansive living room features a wall of south-facing windows and flows into a generous dining area. A separate sleeping alcove with a built-in Murphy bed provides valuable flexibility as a guest space or home office. The newly renovated kitchen is beautifully appointed with premium appliances.
The generously proportioned primary bedroom suite also enjoys southern exposure and features a spacious en-suite bathroom with double vanities and abundant closet space. A powder room off the entry foyer adds convenience for guests.
With only two residences per floor, the apartment offers an appealing sense of privacy.
The residence is located in a distinguished full-service Art Deco condominium with a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, and recently renovated lobby.
*Showings are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekend showings are not permitted.
Some photographs have been virtually staged.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
Prewar proportions, high ceilings and an Art Deco building frame this one-bedroom at 40 East 61st Street, about 3 minutes on foot from Central Park. The apartment has hardwood floors and a layout that does a lot with 1,250 square feet.
The living room has a wall of south-facing windows and opens into a generous dining area, so the two rooms work as one space. South exposure is the main reason I'd look at this apartment closely. On the winter solstice, direct sun through an open south-facing window runs from 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM, a total of 8.5 hours. Nearby buildings can block some of that, and the amount changes with the season.
The primary bedroom suite also faces south. Its en-suite bathroom has double vanities and closet space.
Cooking happens in a newly renovated kitchen with premium appliances and a dishwasher.
The sleeping alcove has a built-in Murphy bed, so it can serve as a guest room on some days and a home office on others. I like that it's flexible without taking up a full room. A powder room off the entry foyer gives guests their own bathroom near the door.
Day to day, the building has a full-time doorman, a live-in resident manager and a recently renovated lobby. Only two residences share each floor. It has an elevator and laundry, and cats and dogs are allowed.
On foot, the 5 Av/59 St station is about 4 minutes away with the N, R and W trains. The Frick Collection is about 13 minutes away, and Morton Williams supermarket is about 7 minutes.
Quick answers+
Does the building have a doorman?
Yes. The building has a full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed in the building.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
- Dishwasher
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$11,910 / month
- Principal and interest$7,509
- Common charges$2,456
- Property taxes$1,945
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$297,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$14,850
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$22,869
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.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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