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2-bedroom apartment for sale in East Harlem

49 E 96th St Unit 3A, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$1,375,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 10128
Bathrooms
2: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 10128
Size
1,535 ft² (143 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for sale in ZIP 10128
Available
Now
Year built
1939: Building details

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Harlem, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,535 ft². Asking price $1,375,000. Built in 1939.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Exceptional Value Carnegie Hill 2 bed, 2 bath Move into this incredibly charming five-room, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, pre-war apartment with hardwood floors, arches, and space to grow. The large gallery makes an impression upon entry and the flexible layout can work for many needs. This low maintenance ($2,577/month) is unmatched. Just one block from Central Park and two of the best playgrounds around (Kempner and Bendheim), close to both museums and schools. 49 East 86 is superbly well-located for public transportation, shopping, and easy city living. This established 1929, art deco cooperative is welcoming and well-run. The superintendent is live-in and the doormen are 24/7. The building has a gym, bike room, and storage available (waitlist). The building is pet friendly. Pied-a- terres, up to 60% financing, co-purchasing, guarantors, and gifting are permitted. *A third party, FloorPlanSource, states the interior gross square footage to be approximately 1,535SF. Building: -74 Apartments, 19 stories tall -1929, Architect Emery Roth -Full-time Doorman and live-in Superintendent -60% financing permitted -Pet friendly -Pied a terre permitted -Co-purchasing, guarantors, and gifting is permitted -Washer/Dryer is permitted with Board approval -Gym -2% Flip tax, paid by purchaser Apartment: -5 rooms, 2 beds, 2 baths -1,535SF* -Maint: $2,577 per month -Pre-war charm -Decorative Fireplace

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 75/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • 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
    • 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 225 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • 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 1939, 75 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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

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Compared with the area

Asks $1,375,000, 67% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in East Harlem (South).

Median here
$825,500
10 listings, last 90 days

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 96 St65 min walk
  • 103 St610 min walk
  • 96 StN Q10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

75 units · 19 floors · built 1939 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

49 East 96 Street · BBL 1-01602-0020 · built 1939 · 75 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$2,200,000 on Jul 15, 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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