311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
Description
Alice Shanahan Interiors, along with Sean Gardner of MAC Construction, responsible for the millwork, created a lovely, quiet oasis in the middle of the Lenox Hill neighborhood. By cleverly raising door heights, adding a pocket door into the bedroom area for ease of flow, showing granite countertops in the kitchen that also feature spacious cabinetry as well as creating a...Step into a newly renovated one-bedroom, one bath co-op on lovely tree-lined East 71st Street between Second and First Avenues.
Alice Shanahan Interiors, along with Sean Gardner of MAC Construction, responsible for the millwork, created a lovely, quiet oasis in the middle of the Lenox Hill neighborhood. By cleverly raising door heights, adding a pocket door into the bedroom area for ease of flow, showing granite countertops in the kitchen that also feature spacious cabinetry as well as creating a soothing bathroom, this apartment exudes calm. Upon entering the apartment, the direct-facing wall-to-wall windows showcase a beautiful tree that reflects the colors of the changing seasons. The bedroom boasts two oversized closets, accommodates a king-size bed, and windows that also offer another tree to view as the seasons change.
This full-service co-op, with 94 apartments, offers a recently renovated Lobby, doormen service between the hours of 7am-1am weekly (Friday and Saturday 7am-2am), a resident Superintendent, a renovated laundry room (w/d not permitted in individual apartments), private storage availability and a garage for convenience.
No pets are allowed.
71st Street is conveniently located near the new "Q" subway at 72nd Street as well as all the other major subway lines at 69th and 77th Streets on Lexington Avenue. Restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues, East River Esplanade at 72nd Street, Central Park, museums, shoemakers, and tailors are just steps from your new home.
Co-purchasing, guarantors, and pieds-a-terre are allowed. 75% financing allowed. Transfer tax payable by the buyer. Subletting is allowed after residency requirements.
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Part-Time Doorman
- Crown Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Parquet Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
Property Details for 311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 54 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,693 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
The Diplomat
Location
Building Information for 311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
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1Property History for 311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/16/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $695,000 |
| 02/16/2013 | $520,000 | |
| 12/27/2012 | $520,000 +1.0% / yr | |
| 09/18/2012 | $525,000 | |
| 11/14/2008 | $500,000 +6.1% / yr | |
| 05/03/2005 | Sold RealPlus #f0275ac2f67f9a3bd8adf5b2b3fdc07a524fa7f0 | $405,000 |
| 05/03/2005 | $405,000 | |
| 02/25/2005 | Contract Signed RealPlus #f0275ac2f67f9a3bd8adf5b2b3fdc07a524fa7f0 | $419,000 |
| 02/22/2005 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #f0275ac2f67f9a3bd8adf5b2b3fdc07a524fa7f0 | $419,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
Schools near 311 East 71st Street, Unit 2B
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. 183 Robert L Stevenson PublicPK to 5 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies 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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