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Back to the listing3-bedroom house for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
21 E 61st St Apt 7A, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065
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- Year built
- 1951: Building details
About this home
House for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Asking price $8,500,000. Built in 1951.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
The Carlton House An exceptional Upper East Side residence available for sale or lease. Experience an exceptional opportunity to reside in one of Manhattan's most distinguished luxury buildings, The Carlton House, perfectly positioned on the coveted corner of Madison Avenue and East 61st Street. Renowned for its impeccable service, elegant design, and unparalleled location, The Carlton House offers residents a truly elevated lifestyle. Residents enjoy an extraordinary collection of white-glove amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, concierge services, and a live-in resident manager. The building also features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a stunning 65-foot indoor swimming pool, steam rooms, a resident lounge, game room, and playroom. Just one block from Central Park and moments from Madison Avenue's world-class boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and charming cafes, the location is second to none. Residence 7A, is an extraordinary three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home that embodies timeless sophistication and meticulous attention to detail. A gracious marble gallery foyer sets the tone upon arrival, leading to an expansive Great Room designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with custom millwork, premium appliances, abundant storage, and a stunning marble island that serves as both a functional workspace and gathering point. Each bedroom offers the privacy and comfort of its own en-suite bath. The luxurious primary suite is a private retreat, featuring generous closet space and an adjoining sitting room that creates a serene and intimate escape. Bathed in natural light through oversized windows, the residence enjoys desirable southern, western, and northern exposures. Additional features include wide-plank white oak flooring, radiant heated floors, lacquered walls, custom walk-in closets, central air conditioning with individual room controls, and an in-unit washer and dryer.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 68/100 · Fairly complete
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Details14/20
- 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
- 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 299 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
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Buying costs
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $8,500,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $40,000 |
| Sep 9, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $40,000 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $8,500,000, 143% above the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.
- Median here
- $3,500,000
- 77 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $2,495,000–$5,250,000
- The middle half of listings
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
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- 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.


































