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1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Harlem

12 E 97th St Unit 6A, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10029

$635,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Harlem, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $635,000. Built in 1926.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Experience classic New York living in this incredibly charming one-bedroom residence at 12 East 97th Street in Carnegie Hill. Situated just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park, this gracious, one-bedroom, one-bath home is nestled within a well-established 1926 pre-war cooperative. Filled with lovely northern and eastern light through oversized windows, the residence offers a classic pre-war layout with warmth, elegance, and comfort. 12 East 97th Street is a full-service Cooperative offering an exceptional level of convenience and service. Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, state-of-the-art laundry room, bike room, and a recently renovated front garden. The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terres. With up to 75% financing permitted and no flip tax, this is a compelling opportunity to own in one of Manhattan's most coveted locations next to Central Park. Set along Museum Mile, with Central Park just outside your door, the lifestyle is as remarkable as the address. Spend mornings around the Reservoir, afternoons in the Conservatory Garden, or weekends exploring some of the city's finest museums. Carnegie Hill also offers exceptional shopping along Madison Avenue and many notable dining destinations. With easy access to public transportation, the rest of Manhattan is close at hand, while the quiet, tree-lined beauty of Carnegie Hill offers a calm and refined place to come home to. Pets allowed with board approval. There is an assessment of $193 per month through 2026.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 248 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1926, 113 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $635,000, 4% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in East Harlem (South).

Median here
$660,000
14 listings, last 90 days

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 96 St66 min walk
  • 103 St610 min walk
  • 96 StN Q12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

113 units · 11 floors · built 1926 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

12 East 97 Street · BBL 1-01602-0060 · built 1926 · 113 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
2 (A 1 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 10 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$430,000 on Aug 3, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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