8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
Description
Enter this home from the private elevator landing into a gracious vestibule with a stunning skylight, original leaded glass transom decoration, a coat closet, and a half bath. The living room features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, north and east exposures, and has direct access to the terrace. A large room across from the living room is currently used as a family room but could also serve as a formal dining room or media room.
Penthouse A has three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The primary bedroom is entered through a hallway with large custom closets on either side. Facing south, west, and north, from this bedroom one can see Central Park as well as the Manhattan skyline. The ensuite primary bathroom has a sink and vanity within a bay window, and a spa shower, A second bedroom has direct access to the terrace, and faces south and east with gorgeous Manhattan skyline views. The ensuite bath with tub for this bedroom features the same skyline views. A third bedroom has an enormous walk in closet, faces west, and has an ensuite bathroom with stall shower. An additional small room with a window facing north could be an exercise room, home office, or storage.
The spacious kitchen features direct skyline views including the unusual ability to gaze at the Empire State Building while standing at the sink. An eat-in kitchen, it has bar seating as well as banquette seating for six or more people. This chef’s kitchen includes a vented Dacor stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, disposal in the sink, and abundant storage. There is a sunny alcove just off the kitchen that is currently a home office but could easily serve as a greenhouse.
The apartment was updated in 2014 and the kitchen and bathrooms were fully renovated. There is a full-sized GE washer/dryer, and central air conditioning with three zones.
Additional storage within the building is included with the Penthouse, and 8 East 96th Street is a full-service building with a 24 hour attended lobby and a live-in super. There is a bike room, as well as laundry in the building. Pets are welcome, and 50% financing is allowed.
This cooperative building has an ideal location just off Fifth Avenue with easy access to Central Park, Museum Mile, and all the restaurants and shopping opportunities that abound in Carnegie Hill.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- River Views
- Central Park Views
- Park Views
- City Views
- Open Views
- Water Views
Property Details for 8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $9,056 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
8 E 96th St
Location
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Building Information for 8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
Payment Calculator
$28,323 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$19,267
$0
$9,056
Property History for 8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2023 | Sold Manual | $6,325,000 |
| 08/21/2023 | $6,325,000 | |
| 04/28/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/13/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,500,000 |
| 11/04/2022 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/29/2022 | Price Change Manual | $6,950,000 |
| 08/29/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
Schools near 8 East 96th Street, Unit PHA
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. 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 |
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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