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3-bedroom apartment for sale in East Harlem

49 E 96th St Unit 16D, East Harlem (South), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$2,200,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Harlem, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $2,200,000. Built in 1929.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

CORNER CLASSIC SIX BATHED IN SUNLIGHT PERCHED HIGH ON THE 16TH FLOOR, this spacious and sun-filled high-floor classic 6 residence features open south city views from the living room, dining room, and all three bedrooms. The corner dining room has double exposures with the midtown skyline to the south and leafy green views of Central Park to the west. As soon as you enter this freshly-painted residence through a gracious entrance foyer, you immediately notice the tremendous light in the apartment as well as the high beamed ceilings, decorative fireplace, and hardwood floors. The spacious bedrooms are located off their own wing and bathed in southern sunlight. The primary bedroom has an enormous walk-in closet and bathroom ensuite with double sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bathroom is off the bedroom hallway and features the cast iron tub. Off of the dining room is the kitchen with a small third bedroom. The windowed kitchen has great storage space, counter with bar stools, and a Butler's pantry area. There is a washer/dryer and small full third bathroom. Overall the apartment needs upgrades but has been maintained very well throughout the years. There is through-the-wall air conditioning. 49 East 96th Street is a full-service doorman building in the heart of Carnegie Hill Historic District. The prewar cooperative has a live-in super, exercise room, and additional laundry in the basement. There is storage in the basement (small wait list) and bike storage. This building allows 60% financing, co-purchasing, guarantors, gifting, pied-a-terres and pets. There is a 2% flip tax.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 12 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
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 271 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1939, 75 homes)2/5
    • 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

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $2,200,000, 20% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in East Harlem (South).

Median here
$2,747,500
10 listings, last 90 days

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More about East Harlem (South)

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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