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4-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

176 E 71st St Unit 2AF, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$5,750,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Asking price $5,750,000. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This extraordinary second-floor residence offers a rare combination of scale, serenity, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. With approximately 3,753 interior square feet and 1,517 exterior square feet, this 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home provides the comfort of townhouse living within a full-service cooperative. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, the apartment remains in exceptional condition, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship and design from its comprehensive two-year renovation. Pin-drop quiet and beautifully proportioned, the layout allows for both gracious entertaining and effortless daily living. Each oversized bedroom features generous closet space and room for a dedicated work area, well suited for today's flexible lifestyle. The formal dining room easily transitions into a conference-style setting when needed, offering versatility without compromising elegance. Custom closet walls throughout provide remarkable storage capacity. The chef's kitchen, with its own separate entrance, is outfitted with two sinks, a supersized Sub-Zero refrigerator, abundant cabinetry, and an in-unit washer and dryer. The bathrooms are finished with spa-like details, including heated floors, creating a sense of everyday luxury. Privately situated in its own wing, the expansive primary suite is a true retreat. Located just off the sun porch, it includes a home office, a stunning five-piece bath, extensive built-in storage, and a large walk-in closet. A standout feature of this home is the spectacular west-facing terrace, perfectly suited for everything from sun-soaked afternoons to elegant evening gatherings, it offers an exceptional extension of the living space to dine, lounge, entertain, or simply unwind. Additional features include updated plumbing and electrical systems, central air with individual thermostats, sound system throughout, smart home elements, and custom finishes throughout. A large private storage bin transfers with the apartment, and the home can be offered furnished. Located at the highly coveted Townsend House, one of the Upper East Side's premier full-service cooperatives, residents enjoy a full-time doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, garage, gym, outdoor play area, and dedicated storage. Ideally positioned by Central Park, world-class museums, shopping, restaurants, and multiple subway and bus lines. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey, grand-scale residence with extraordinary outdoor space in one of Manhattan's most sought-after buildings. 60 percent Max Financing

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 381 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
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 95 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

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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 $5,750,000, 17% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$6,950,000
83 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,995,000–$13,750,000
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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 Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 68 St-Hunter College63 min walk
  • 72 StN Q4 min walk
  • 77 St68 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

95 units · 20 floors · built 1962

Building record for 1218 3 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1218 3 Avenue · BBL 1-01405-0040 · built 1962 · 95 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
2 (A 1 · B 0 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$3,200,000 on Jul 2, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1218 3 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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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.