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1-bedroom condo for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

205 E 59th St Apt 12A, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$2,195,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,122 ft² (104 m²)
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Condo for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,122 ft². Asking price $2,195,000.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Residence 12A at 205 East 59th Street is a sophisticated corner one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath condominium offering approximately 1,122 square feet of refined living space in a prime Manhattan location. Filled with natural light, the residence features open city views, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a well-proportioned layout designed for both comfortable living and entertaining. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly together, while a private balcony extends the home outdoors and provides an elevated perspective over the surrounding skyline. The open kitchen is finished with rich wood cabinetry, marble countertops, premium stainless-steel appliances, and generous storage. The oversized primary bedroom offers excellent closet space and an en-suite bath, while a separate powder room adds convenience for guests. Additional features include central air conditioning and an in-unit washer/dryer. 205 East 59th Street is a full-service condominium offering 24-hour doorman service, a fitness center, landscaped roof deck, private storage, laundry facilities, and a live-in superintendent. Ideally positioned moments from Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, with Central Park, acclaimed restaurants, luxury shopping, and multiple subway lines all nearby. Residence 12A may also offer the potential to be combined with adjacent Residence 12B, subject to confirmation, creating an approximately 2,235-square-foot residence with exceptional scale and flexibility.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 14 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 218 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 203% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 2003, 62 homes)4/5
    • 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.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,195,000, 203% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$725,000
122 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$599,250–$895,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,956.33 vs $1,126.36
This home vs the median, 74% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W2 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 63 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q5 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

62 units · 25 floors · built 2003 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

205 East 59 Street · BBL 1-01414-7502 · built 2003 · 62 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
7 (A 7 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

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