166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

166 E 96th St
Upper East Side

$1,675,000
Price
3
Beds
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Contract Signed
Contract Signed

Description

The Terrace Experts have meticulously curated and cataloged over 9,000 terraced homes in Manhattan; we know what makes a terrace stand out. This terraced home offers a special vantage point of this island we call 'home,' with skyline views to the East, South, and West ensuring stunning sunrises and sunset views. Knowing these views are protected makes it unique. Manhattanites will see from the pictures the terrace was used to stage the building's recent Local Law 11 work. However, with the job completed...The Terrace Experts have meticulously curated and cataloged over 9,000 terraced homes in Manhattan; we know what makes a terrace stand out. This terraced home offers a special vantage point of this island we call 'home,' with skyline views to the East, South, and West ensuring stunning sunrises and sunset views. Knowing these views are protected makes it unique. Manhattanites will see from the pictures the terrace was used to stage the building's recent Local Law 11 work. However, with the job completed as of this writing, this has two crucial advantages: it will take years (maybe decades) before this needs to be done again, and you can be the first to see how truly spectacular this 800sf terrace is Early birds do catch the worm! Aside from the fantastic views, this terrace also has a perfect layout for small and large-scale entertainment, and we will gladly explain in person how a few simple tricks can optimize the space and the building's architecture to turn this into rooftop nirvana. This duplex home itself is a combination of two apartments, each has a wood-burning fireplace and large windows. Together with the stand-alone nature of this building, these windows ensure great natural light throughout the day, regardless of the season, and they offer views of both the East River and Central Park. (the last terraced home I saw with that, is asking 10 times as much). Currently laid out as a practical 2 bed/2 bath, with a family room, home office, walk-in pantry, and a separate but attached storage room. Only a minor refresh is required to make this a very special penthouse, complete with a washer and dryer. However, what sets this home apart from other offerings in this price range is the optionality and the unrestricted upside. We have included just two alternative floorplans; one plan re-configures it as the 3 bed/3 bath it was in the past, and the other layout is perfect if you plan to entertain but expect guests to sleep over only occasionally. The building has the understated convenience that makes pre-war buildings east of Lexington so coveted. With laundry in the building, a part-time doorman, and live-in super, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your needs are met. With iconic landmarks like the Guggenheim Museum, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, and the Museum of the City of New York just blocks away, you'll have endless cultural experiences within minutes. If you desire more expansive nature trails and rambling greenery, Central Park is only a few blocks away. However, the most convenient part of this building might well be that it is only 250 ft from the subway. Contact The Terrace Experts directly to schedule a private tour and take full advantage of our unparalleled knowledge about terraced homes.
  1. Listed by Frans H Preidel • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-0507 C: (212)-906-0507 fpreidel@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/22/2026 02:08 AM

Property Details for 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

StatusContract Signed
MLS IDRLS11011820
Days on Market22
Taxes-
Maintenance$4,712 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms6.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeUnitDuplex
Year Built1928
CountyNew York County

Building

166 E 96th St

65 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1928

Location

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Building Information for 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

Building/Complex166 E 96th StFloor-Stories16Residences65Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details3Year Built1928Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$12,876 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,164

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$4,712

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Property Information for 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Carnegie Hill
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R10A
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0044
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 42.00%
  • Tax Block: 01524
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0044
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: Abbey
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: Pets Allowed
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 1865
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Fair
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 16
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 16
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 65
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanPartTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: Pets Allowed

Property History for 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 17, 2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11011820

—
Sep 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11011820

$1,675,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2024

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS11011820

—
09/25/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS11011820

$1,675,000

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Schools near 166 East 96th Street, Unit PHD

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
PublicPK 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

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