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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

166 E 61st St Apt 18E, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$839,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
840 ft² (78 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 ft². Asking price $839,000. Built in 1963.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Spacious, Gut-Renovated One Bedroom with Open Views | Motivated Seller! If you are looking for new-construction finishes with generous proportions, welcome home. This gut-renovated one-bedroom residence exceeds expectations, offering open views, abundant sunlight, and an oversized living/dining room ideal for entertaining. Not only has the apartment been gut-renovated, but the building hallways and lobby are nearly done with a gut renovation as well. There is room in the apartment for a home office or nursery in the living area, per the alternate floor plan. The brand-new, open kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an LG combination washer/dryer, and a garbage disposal. The bathroom has also been fully renovated with herringbone tile floors, new fixtures, and an oversized medicine cabinet. The spacious bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed plus a sitting area and includes a massive walk-in closet. Additional custom closets in the living area provide excellent storage. The apartment renovation also included all-new electrical and plumbing, as well as new floors throughout. 166 East 61st Street is a cooperative building with a full-time doorman/concierge and live-in superintendent. The building is in strong financial condition and has nearly completed a hallway renovation, and the lobby renovation is currently underway, all without an assessment. Ideally located in vibrant Lenox Hill, the building's entrance faces beautiful townhouses while remaining just moments from Bloomingdale's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and countless restaurants. Public transit access is unbeatable, and nearly every subway line: 6,4,5,N,R,W,Q,M,F is around the corner. Amenities include two laundry rooms, bike room, and common storage. Pets are welcome with board approval, and pieds-a-terre are permitted. Buyer pays 2% flip tax.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Description of 296 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
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    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
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    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1963, 165 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
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Compared with the area

Asks $839,000, about the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$839,000
84 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$600,000–$1,150,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$998.81 vs $1,155.52
This home vs the median, 14% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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More about Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W1 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 62 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q3 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

165 units · 20 floors · built 1963 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 1010 3 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1010 3 Avenue · BBL 1-01395-7501 · built 1963 · 165 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
14 (A 10 · B 4 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 12 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1010 3 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.

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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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