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Studio apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

310 E 70th St Apt 5J, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$399,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $399,000. Built in 1959.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Gorgeous Alcove Studio in Lenox Hill! Welcome to this stunning and spacious alcove studio in a luxury doorman building, ideally located in the heart of Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side. This beautifully designed home offers exceptional space, thoughtful details, and an abundance of custom storage. Upon entering, the foyer features a generous closet with elegant French doors, positioned across from the well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops. The spacious living area is filled with natural light from a wall of windows and enhanced by architectural details including crown molding and beautiful dark hardwood parquet floors. What truly sets this apartment apart are the two custom Murphy beds, one queen and one twin, seamlessly incorporated into custom cabinetry with a built-in media center. The thoughtful design allows the living space to remain open and inviting while providing exceptional flexibility for both everyday living and overnight guests. Just beyond the living area, another set of French doors leads to a dedicated dressing area with extensive custom cabinetry. The bathroom is equally distinctive, featuring an elegant coffered ceiling. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a home that is both sophisticated and exceptionally functional. 310 East 70th Street is a full-service cooperative situated on a beautiful, tree-lined block in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a renovated lobby and hallways, 24-hour doorman service, a live-in resident manager, landscaped roof deck, laundry room, bike room, storage room, and a parking garage offering preferential rates to shareholders. The cooperative is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs, and permits financing of up to 75%. Co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, and pied-a-terres are considered on a case by case basis. This is a truly special apartment that combines elegant design, clever functionality, and the comfort of a full-service Upper East Side building.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

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    • 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 316 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 1959, 135 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
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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 StN Q3 min walk
  • 68 St-Hunter College67 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

135 units · 12 floors · built 1959 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

310 East 70 Street · BBL 1-01444-0043 · built 1959 · 135 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · 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
0
Rent stabilization
Had 9 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$399,000 on Aug 20, 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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