166 East 61st Street, Unit 8H
Description
Discover this incredibly well located, sunny, and huge (measuring 610 square feet per floor plan) alcove studio featuring picturesque Queensborough Bridge views. Apartment 8H enjoys abundant eastern light and boasts a generous 21-foot living room with ample space for both seating and a sizable dining table. The thoughtfully partitioned alcove bedroom comfortably accommodates a queen bed and dresser. The updated kitchen has clean white cabinetry,...Sunny Alcove Studio Gem with Queensborough Bridge Views
Discover this incredibly well located, sunny, and huge (measuring 610 square feet per floor plan) alcove studio featuring picturesque Queensborough Bridge views. Apartment 8H enjoys abundant eastern light and boasts a generous 21-foot living room with ample space for both seating and a sizable dining table. The thoughtfully partitioned alcove bedroom comfortably accommodates a queen bed and dresser. The updated kitchen has clean white cabinetry, modern appliances, and neutral granite countertops. The stylish bathroom features Carrara marble tiling and stainless steel fixtures. Storage abounds throughout the apartment with custom-fitted California Closets in the entryway as well as the dressing area. The apartment is pin-drop quiet with Citiquiet windows.
166 East 61st Street is a professionally managed cooperative. The laundry room was recently updated with new machines, and the building offers common storage and a bike room. Pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchases are permitted. The building is pet friendly. This location is unbeatable, with eight subway lines, amazing restaurants and shopping all located within a few blocks. This gem will not last! Please note the apartment is virtually staged.
Listing Agents
![Elizabeth Lind Johnson]()
ejohnson@compass.comP: (917)-292-4845
![Karen Lind]()
karen.lind@compass.comP: (917)-697-0306
- sw@compass.com
P: (347)-406-0548
Amenities
- Junior 1
- Full-Time Doorman
- Hardwood Floors
- Parquet Floors
- Soundproof Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
Property Details for 166 East 61st Street, Unit 8H
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,665 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
166 E 61st St
Location
Building Information for 166 East 61st Street, Unit 8H
Payment Calculator
$3,838 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$2,173
$0
$1,665
Property History for 166 East 61st Street, Unit 8H
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $469,000 | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | Sold RealPlus #f96f92f9f049853180a79835fd5d822a7814086e | $282,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/09/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $469,000 |
| 04/13/2006 | Sold RealPlus #f96f92f9f049853180a79835fd5d822a7814086e | $282,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 166 East 61st Street, Unit 8H
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Side Elementary School, PS 267 PublicK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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