401 East 74th Street, Unit 12J
Description
Perched high on the twelfth floor of The Amherst is this spacious “Junior 4,” a two-bedroom, one bath.
Enter via a bright and airy open-plan living and dining area, which enjoys western open sky and city views. There is a partially opened fully equipped kitchen, with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a deep pantry, and a plethora of storage space throughout. The primary bedroom is very well-proportioned, easily accommodating a king-sized bed as well as multiple...February 1 Lease Start Date
Perched high on the twelfth floor of The Amherst is this spacious “Junior 4,” a two-bedroom, one bath.
Enter via a bright and airy open-plan living and dining area, which enjoys western open sky and city views. There is a partially opened fully equipped kitchen, with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a deep pantry, and a plethora of storage space throughout. The primary bedroom is very well-proportioned, easily accommodating a king-sized bed as well as multiple closets and storage opportunities. A four-fixture bath, adjacent to the primary but accessible via an open corridor, services both bedrooms. The former dining area has been skillfully privatized into an additional bedroom, currently serving as a nursery.
The Amherst at 401 E 74th St is a full-service cooperative with 24-hour doorman and staff, including a live-in resident manager. Additional amenities include a fitness center, a resident lounge and courtyard, as well as a bucolic rooftop terrace for outdoor entertaining. Laundry is found in the basement and has been newly renovated, as have several of the buildings public spaces including the lobby and hallways. Lastly, the building boasts an attached garage.
All found in the heart of the Upper East Side, nearby to some of the city’s best dining, museums, shopping. You are easily accessible to the Q, 4, 5, 6 trains and all major thoroughfares.
Listing Agents
![Marc Fichera]()
marc.fichera@compass.comP: (917)-207-4037
![Stephen Ferrara]()
stephen@compass.comP: (646)-761-7038
![Clayton Orrigo]()
clayton@compass.comP: (212)-960-3306
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Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Gym
- Playroom
- Nursery Room
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
Property Details for 401 East 74th Street, Unit 12J
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 25 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 02/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| County | New York County |
Building
The Amherst
Location
Building Information for 401 East 74th Street, Unit 12J
Property History for 401 East 74th Street, Unit 12J
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Rented Manual | $6,000 | — |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Rented Manual | $6,000 |
| 01/10/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 12/16/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 401 East 74th Street, Unit 12J
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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