125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B, Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10021
Description
Apartment 5B at 125 East 74th Street is a beautifully renovated one-bedroom in a classic Upper East Side prewar cooperative on a quiet, tree-lined block. The elegant living room features original casement windows, a wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth, inset bookcases, and modern sconce lighting. A through-the-wall air conditioner is discreetly set beneath a custom radiator cover with brass detailing.
Clean lines, arched entryways, beamed ceilings, and...Classic New York - Timeless Prewar Charm
Apartment 5B at 125 East 74th Street is a beautifully renovated one-bedroom in a classic Upper East Side prewar cooperative on a quiet, tree-lined block. The elegant living room features original casement windows, a wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth, inset bookcases, and modern sconce lighting. A through-the-wall air conditioner is discreetly set beneath a custom radiator cover with brass detailing.
Clean lines, arched entryways, beamed ceilings, and polished hardwood floors run throughout. A smartly designed entry foyer offers custom built-ins and excellent storage. The square dining room comfortably accommodates a banquette or full-sized table and includes a dark-stained built-in pantry/bar with storage and concealed TV.
The tranquil bedroom includes a dressing room or home office, a generous walk-in closet, windows facing north and south, and through-the-wall air conditioning. The classic marble bathroom features a basket-weave floor, radiant heat, Waterworks fixtures, and an original cast-iron tub/shower.
The windowed galley kitchen is outfitted with glass-front cabinetry, black onyx countertops, white subway tile, and stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler, dishwasher, and microwave. Additional features include Lutron lighting, double-paned windows, and refined nickel hardware. In-unit washer/dryers are not permitted.
Built in 1929, 125 East 74th Street is an intimate white-glove cooperative with 24-hour doormen, a live-in superintendent, private garden, fitness room, laundry, and storage included. Pied-à-terres and pets are permitted. 50% financing allowed and a 2% flip tax is payable by the buyer.
Amenities
125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
- Full-Time Doorman
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Casement Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Wine Cooler
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Galley Kitchen
- Northern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Bike Room
- Common Storage
- Midrise
Location
$7,711 per month
$4,054
$3,657
Property information
125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
Property Details
- Min. Down Pymt: 50%
- Total Rooms: 4.0
- MLS Type: Co-op
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: 125 E 74th St
- Floor: 5
- Stories: 9
- Residences: 32
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: 3
- Year Built: 1928
- Building Age: Pre-war
Property History
125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | Sold Manual | $1,215,000 |
| 06/11/2026 | $1,215,000 +3.5% / yr | |
| 03/31/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 02/04/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 08/30/2024 | $1,200,000 | |
| 03/21/2024 | $1,125,000 | |
| 03/21/2024 | $1,125,000 | |
| 03/21/2024 | $1,125,000 +0.8% / yr | |
| 01/15/2024 | — | |
| 09/10/2023 | $1,125,000 | |
| 02/27/2014 | — | |
| 02/27/2014 | $1,035,000 +2.8% / yr | |
| 09/11/2013 | $1,095,000 | |
| 02/26/2013 | Price Change Manual | $1,200,000 |
| 11/28/2012 | $1,325,000 | |
| 05/02/2012 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #dcf89af512f6546bee4c92edeb211cff9bba09a3 | $1,345,500 |
| 04/27/2012 | Contract Signed RealPlus #dcf89af512f6546bee4c92edeb211cff9bba09a3 | $1,345,500 |
| 04/26/2012 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #dcf89af512f6546bee4c92edeb211cff9bba09a3 | $1,345,500 |
| 07/23/2010 | Price Change RealPlus #dcf89af512f6546bee4c92edeb211cff9bba09a3 | $1,495,000 |
| 06/21/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #dcf89af512f6546bee4c92edeb211cff9bba09a3 | $515,000 |
| 12/09/2004 | Sold RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $850,000 |
| 11/16/2004 | Sold RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $825,000 |
| 11/16/2004 | $800,000 | |
| 07/23/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $825,000 |
| 06/23/2004 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $825,000 |
| 05/27/2004 | Price Change RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $825,000 |
| 05/03/2004 | Price Change RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $850,000 |
| 04/15/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #23dc084440d0647f28281a50d0d270bd2afab82c | $895,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
APN
1014090009Schools
Near 125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10P.S. 6 Lillie D BlakePublic · PK-5 · 0.4 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative StudiesPublic · 6-8 · 3.0 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Lower Manhattan Community Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 5.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 8 out of 108/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerPublic · 6-8 · 0.2 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10The Clinton SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 3.0 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 3 out of 103/10High School for Climate Justice (The)Public · 9-12 · 1.1 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRBuckley SchoolPrivate · K-9 · 0.0 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRSt. Jean Baptiste High SchoolPrivate · 9-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRThe Hewitt SchoolPrivate · K-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 125 East 74th Street, Unit 5B, Lenox Hill | $1,215,000 | 1 | 1 | 950 | – |
$850,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,027 | – | |
$1,075,000 | 1 | 1 | – | – | |
$1,025,000 | 2 | 1 | – | – | |
$1,650,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
$375,000 | 3 | 4 | 1,000 | – | |
$5,500,000 | 4 | 4 | – | – | |
$1,695,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,080 | – | |
$1,400,000 | 2 | 1 | – | – | |
$1,540,000 | 1 | 1 | – | – | |
$1,250,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
$920,000 | 1 | 1 | 1,000 | – | |
$1,650,000 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | |
$5,550,000 | 3 | 4.5 | 2,780 | – | |
$175,000 | – | – | – | – | |
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