212 East 70th Street, Unit 4C
Description
This duplex loft penthouse, which features two bedrooms, great closet space, and an oversized terrace, is located on the top floor of a brownstone-style condo building on East 70th Street, between Third and Second Avenues, on one of the neighborhood’s most vibrant blocks—just around the corner from Whole Foods, Target, and Cognac Brasserie.
The apartment is accessed via a walk-up of three flights of stairs and features 12-foot ceilings, abundant natural light,...PENTHOUSE DUPLEX WITH OVERSIZED TERRACE
This duplex loft penthouse, which features two bedrooms, great closet space, and an oversized terrace, is located on the top floor of a brownstone-style condo building on East 70th Street, between Third and Second Avenues, on one of the neighborhood’s most vibrant blocks—just around the corner from Whole Foods, Target, and Cognac Brasserie.
The apartment is accessed via a walk-up of three flights of stairs and features 12-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and charming original prewar details such as a decorative fireplace, hardwood floors and exposed brick.
The first floor of the duplex opens to a spacious living area with a modern open kitchen, Washer/Dryer, and a primary bedroom featuring floor-to-ceiling custom California Closets and south- and east-facing windows that fill the space with natural light.
On the upper floor, a second bedroom or work loft is flooded with light throughout the day, with glass house windows made by Sunroom Glass Houses. Large skylights and an entire wall of windows open to a generous private terrace made of Brazilian Ipe wood, making the top floor feel open and unique with great city views. This room also includes a full wall of concealed floor-to-ceiling California Closets.
Located between Second and Third Avenues on East 70th Street, the building is close to the 6 train at Hunter College and the 72nd Street Q train, as well as uptown, downtown, and crosstown bus lines. The neighborhood offers easy access to Central Park, The Frick Museum, and some of the city's best restaurants, shopping, salons, and wellness options.
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Listing Agent
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Marion Magnuson
Listing Agent
P: (929)-215-5422
Amenities
- Private Terrace
- Private Roof Deck
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Air Conditioning
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- California Closet
- Custom Closet
- Southeastern Exposure
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Property Details for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4C
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Pet Policy | Allowed |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 07/09/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| County | New York County |
Building
212 E 70th St
Location
Building Information for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4C
Property History for 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4C
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/15/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/15/2025 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 07/09/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,150 |
| 11/15/2017 | $4,450 | |
| 08/09/2017 | $4,750 | |
| 03/31/2016 | — | |
| 01/06/2016 | $4,495 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 212 East 70th Street, Unit 4C
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 |
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