8 E 96th St # 7C
Listing Notes
Residence 7C at 8 East 96th Street is a beautifully proportioned Classic Seven in the heart of Carnegie Hill, just moments from Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Spanning approximately 1,800 square feet, this refined prewar home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with a breakfast room and built-in banquette. A gracious entry gallery leads to an expansive, sunlit living room over 21 feet in length with a wood-burning fireplace-ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The layout offers excellent flexibility as the formal dining room can easily convert to a fourth bedroom, primary suite with en-suite bath, or den + home office. Alternate floorplans reflect actual C-line configurations in the building. A renovated Poggenpohl kitchen provides abundant storage and flows seamlessly into the breakfast area, while a concealed in-unit washer/dryer adds convenience. Three bedrooms are set within a private wing, offering separation from the main living spaces. Rich in pre-war detail, the residence is defined by soaring 9' ceilings, beautifully scaled rooms, abundant closet space, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The home is exceptionally quiet and is in pristine, turkey condition. 8 East 96th Street is a distinguished Rosario Candela cooperative dating to 1928. Residents enjoy a full-time doorman, resident manager, storage, and bike room. Pet-friendly. Up to 50% financing permitted. 2% flip tax payable by buyer. This is classic Upper East Side living at its finest.
Price in context
Cheaper than 42% of the 24 homes listed nearby right now, which run $1,850,000 to $3,400,000.
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| Address | Asking | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 17 E 97th St Apt 5A | $1,850,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 49 E 96th St Unit 17A | $1,875,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 49 E 96th St Unit 17A | $1,875,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 4 E 95th St Unit 8C | $2,100,000 | 2 bd |
| 27 E 95th St Apt 3E | $2,250,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 49 E 96th St Unit 14C | $2,295,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba |
| 70 E 96th St Apt 7B | $2,300,000 | 3 bd · 3.5 ba |
| 70 E 96th St Apt 7B | $2,300,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 60 E 96th St Unit 7CD | $2,399,000 | 3 bd |
| 1140 Fifth Ave # 10C | $2,425,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 1140 Fifth Ave # 10C | $2,425,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 1356 Madison Ave Apt 6S | $2,450,000 | 3 bd · 0.5 ba |
| 1356 Madison Ave Apt 6S | $2,450,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 49 E 96th St Unit 4D | $2,495,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 8 E 96th St # 7C | $2,695,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1356 Madison Ave Apt 3S | $2,695,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1356 Madison Ave Apt 3S | $2,695,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1140 5th Ave Unit 14B | $2,700,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 27 E 95th St Apt 2W | $2,795,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 60 E 96th St Unit 8CD | $2,800,000 | 3 bd |
| 40 E 94th St Apt 8A | $3,100,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 1170 5th Ave Unit 6A | $3,200,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 8 E 96th St Unit 14C | $3,250,000 | 4 bd · 3 ba |
| 1158 Fifth Ave Unit 8A | $3,400,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
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