12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A









Description
Situated just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park, this gracious, one-bedroom, one-bath home is nestled within a well-established 1926 pre-war cooperative.
Filled with lovely northern and eastern light through oversized windows, the residence offers a classic pre-war layout with warmth, elegance, and comfort.
12 East 97th Street is a full-service Cooperative offering an exceptional...Experience classic New York living in this incredibly charming one-bedroom residence at 12 East 97th Street in Carnegie Hill.
Situated just off Fifth Avenue and Central Park, this gracious, one-bedroom, one-bath home is nestled within a well-established 1926 pre-war cooperative.
Filled with lovely northern and eastern light through oversized windows, the residence offers a classic pre-war layout with warmth, elegance, and comfort.
12 East 97th Street is a full-service Cooperative offering an exceptional level of convenience and service.
Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, state-of-the-art laundry room, bike room, and a recently renovated front garden.
The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-à-terres. With up to 75% financing permitted and no flip tax, this is a compelling opportunity to own in one of Manhattan’s most coveted locations next to Central Park.
Set along Museum Mile, with Central Park just outside your door, the lifestyle is as remarkable as the address.
Spend mornings around the Reservoir, afternoons in the Conservatory Garden, or weekends exploring some of the city’s finest museums. Carnegie Hill also offers exceptional shopping along Madison Avenue and many notable dining destinations.
With easy access to public transportation, the rest of Manhattan is close at hand, while the quiet, tree-lined beauty of Carnegie Hill offers a calm and refined place to come home to. Pets allowed with board approval. There is an assessment of $193 per month through 2026. Please note that certain lighting fixtures will be excluded from this sale.
Listing Agents
susanne.columbia@compass.comP: (917)-767-4489
todd.vitolo@compass.comP: (917)-566-7920
Amenities
- Corner Unit
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Window AC can be Installed
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Dining Alcove
- Northern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
- Common Storage
- Baseboard Heating
- Laundry Room
- Gas Stove
- Midrise
- Refrigerator
- Highrise
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Property Details for 12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 53 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,146 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 3.5 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
12 E 97th St
Location
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Building Information for 12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A
Payment Calculator
$5,545 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$3,399
$0
$2,146
Property History for 12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Price Change Manual | $675,000 |
| 04/10/2026 | Price Change Manual | $689,000 |
| 03/20/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $725,000 |
| 06/04/2018 | $665,000 +1.2% / yr | |
| 06/02/2018 | $695,000 | |
| 09/21/2017 | $695,000 | |
| 08/22/2007 | Sold RealPlus #850a366a8a0d9e88f618b11e9a2714ce363f7550 | $585,000 |
| 08/22/2007 | $585,000 | |
| 06/05/2007 | Contract Signed RealPlus #850a366a8a0d9e88f618b11e9a2714ce363f7550 | $595,000 |
| 05/04/2007 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #850a366a8a0d9e88f618b11e9a2714ce363f7550 | $595,000 |
| 09/24/2003 | Sold RealPlus #8cdb2aaf0ab543673c5ec549ac5c92a92976e365 | $365,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A
Schools near 12 East 97th Street, Unit 6A
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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