All 16 photos
Back to the listing2-bedroom house for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
21 E 61st St Apt 8C, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065
- Size
- 1,434 ft² (133 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1951: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,434 ft². Asking price $4,550,000. Built in 1951.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Located at The Carlton House, inspired by the finest elements of Art Deco and Moderne design, this residence embodies elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and refined aesthetic integrity. This exquisite two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home pairs generous proportions with a sophisticated, understated design in a prime Upper East Side location between Central Park and Madison Avenue. Set within one of Manhattan's most established residential enclaves, the residence offers immediate access to Central Park, world-class shopping, renowned dining, and the cultural institutions that define the neighborhood. A gracious entry foyer leads into a spacious great room with ample space for both living and dining. Large windows flood the home with natural light and offer open city views, while dark-stained floors and clean, modern finishes create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area and is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring dark wood cabinetry, white stone countertops and backsplash, a large island with seating for six, integrated storage, a gas cooktop with a vented hood, and built-in wall ovens. A powder room and in-unit washer/dryer add everyday convenience. The primary suite is privately situated and generously scaled, complete with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with a double vanity, soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and excellent storage. The second bedroom is also well-proportioned and features its own full bath, ideal for guests, family, or a home office. An additional powder room enhances functionality for visitors. Originally reimagined by Extell Development Company, The Carlton House seamlessly blends classic Upper East Side architecture with modern residential living. Perfectly positioned on East 61st Street at Madison Avenue, the building is surrounded by celebrated boutiques, restaurants, luxury hotels, and galleries, while remaining just moments from Central Park and the Plaza District. This residence is a home defined by balance and restraint-elegant, functional, and exceptionally well located.
Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing
Roofy listing score
Grade B, 70/100 · Complete
How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works
Photos25/25
- Full points: 16 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 325 words3/3
True cost7/15
- Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
- Some points: Priced 143% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1951, 68 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
Listed this home? Claim your agent page to add the trust points.
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 $4,550,000, 143% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- Median here
- $1,872,500
- 98 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $1,250,000–$3,150,000
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $3,172.94 vs $1,877.02
- This home vs the median, 69% 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-Carnegie HillLocation
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-Carnegie HillHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10065Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 10065204 homes for sale
- ListingsUpper East Side and Carnegie HillHomes for sale
- ListingsManhattanHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- 5 Av/59 StN R W4 min walk
- 59 St4 5 66 min walk
- Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q6 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- East Side Elementary School, PS 267elementary, grades K-5590 m
- Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12730 m
- Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-8890 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
68 units · 17 floors · built 1951 · 3 more homes listed here
Building record for 680 Madison Avenue
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)680 Madison Avenue · BBL 1-01376-0015 · built 1951 · 68 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $2,900,000 on Sep 8, 2026
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 680 Madison Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic 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.


































