161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

Trafalgar Courts
Upper East Side

$1,750,000
Price
3
Beds
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
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Description

Enter this lovely home and immediately be greeted by beautiful prewar details, including an expansive custom wooden built-in bookcase, moldings, oak hardwood flooring, and more. The spacious living room flows into the western-facing dining area and to the beautiful open, windowed kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The latter has been magnificently renovated, boasting quartz countertops on both sides, custom wooden cabinetry replete with brushed nickel hardware, extensive storage, stainless steel...Enter this lovely home and immediately be greeted by beautiful prewar details, including an expansive custom wooden built-in bookcase, moldings, oak hardwood flooring, and more. The spacious living room flows into the western-facing dining area and to the beautiful open, windowed kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The latter has been magnificently renovated, boasting quartz countertops on both sides, custom wooden cabinetry replete with brushed nickel hardware, extensive storage, stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch oven and induction stove (featuring a hood that vents out), GE Monogram extra-large wine cooler, double door refrigerator with separate freezer and dishwasher, under sink water purifier, quartz and tile backsplashes, and a sink offering a removable faucet spray. The primary bathroom faces East and offers 2 outfitted California closets, an ensuite windowed bath featuring a shower with a rainfall shower head, marble floors and walls, and a wooden vanity with matching medicine cabinets. The second bedroom faces northwest, features a built-in bookcase and outfitted closet, much like the 3rd bedroom, which faces north. The second bath boasts marble floors, a shower/tub combination, and a modern sink with a wooden vanity underneath.

Some other wonderful features of this fantastic home include recessed lighting, 2 hallway closets, ceiling fans replete with lighting throughout, Bose speakers in the living room ceiling connected to TV/Apple TV, Sony receiver, double-glazed windows, Ca. Closets in all bedrooms, through-wall a/c, moldings throughout, 3 exposures, and a large, dedicated storage bin that transfers with the apartment.

This pet-friendly boutique building (only 3 units per floor) provides several amenities, including complimentary laundry downstairs (washer/dryers are not permitted in the unit) and bicycle storage, a party room/childrens' playroom, complete with lending library and games, an expansive courtyard with grill, new elevator, renovated lobby, video intercom, and a live-in superintendent who assists as a part-time doorman in the early evenings during the week. The building is wired for both Fios and Spectrum. Located in close proximity to Central Park, schools, shopping, restaurants, and convenient transportation.

No showings past 3 pm on weekdays. Pied-a-terre allowed. Flip tax - $150 per share paid by the seller.

Some decor in the photos has been virtually staged.

Listing Agents

  1. Samantha Reiss

    Samantha Reiss

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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  2. Alexandra Fraser

    Alexandra Fraser

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

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Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Playroom
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
  • Sound System
  • Hardwood Floors
LISTING UPDATED: 04/30/2026 01:22 PM

Property Details for 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

StatusActive
Days on Market31
Taxes-
Maintenance$3,620 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms5.5
Property TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1926
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

Trafalgar Courts

27 Units9 StoriesBuilt in 1926
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Location

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Building Information for 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

Building/ComplexTrafalgar CourtsFloor5Stories9Residences27Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1926Building AgePre-war

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$11,881 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,261

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Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property History for 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,750,000——
Aug 16, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012082000744001

$1,250,000

+2.7% / yr

Sep 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005111500203001

$1,039,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/11/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,750,000
08/16/2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012082000744001

$1,250,000

+2.7% / yr

09/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005111500203001

$1,039,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
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Schools near 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
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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More information about 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C, Upper East Side

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on April 11, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on August 16, 2012. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C is a 3-bed, 2-bath, co-op built in 1926.

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