161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

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Active
$1,650,000
Est: $11,878/moGet pre-approved
3 beds

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C, Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10128

Building Info: Trafalgar Courts, 9 stories, Built 1926

Description

Rarely does a three-bedroom home combine such exceptional light, quiet, and privacy. Beautifully renovated and offering three exposures, this inviting residence at Trafalgar Court features a loft-like living, dining, and kitchen area, complemented by a separate bedroom wing for an ideal sense of privacy and separation. The gracious living and dining areas are flooded with natural light through a dramatic west-facing picture window, creating a welcoming space for both everyday living and entertaining....Rarely does a three-bedroom home combine such exceptional light, quiet, and privacy. Beautifully renovated and offering three exposures, this inviting residence at Trafalgar Court features a loft-like living, dining, and kitchen area, complemented by a separate bedroom wing for an ideal sense of privacy and separation. The gracious living and dining areas are flooded with natural light through a dramatic west-facing picture window, creating a welcoming space for both everyday living and entertaining. The living area flows seamlessly into a renovated, open windowed kitchen featuring quartz countertops, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and generous pantry storage. Privately separated from the entertaining spaces, the bedroom wing includes a large east-facing primary bedroom with a wall of closets and an en-suite marble bath. The spacious second bedroom enjoys a coveted northwest corner exposure, while the third bedroom offers exceptional flexibility as a bedroom, guest room, or home office. A second full bath is conveniently located in the hallway. Additional highlights of this special apartment include beautiful oak floors, built-in bookcases, abundant closet space, through-the-wall air conditioning, and classic prewar details. Trafalgar Court is an impeccably maintained boutique cooperative in the heart of Carnegie Hill, surrounded by tree-lined streets and close to some of Manhattan's finest, museums, restaurants, shops, and parks. The building's lobby, hallways, and elevator have been beautifully renovated, and residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities, including a live-in superintendent, virtual doorman, private landscaped garden with grill, laundry room, playroom, bike storage, and private storage cage. The superintendent is conveniently located on the ground floor and available to accept packages. The building is pet-friendly, and up to 75% financing is permitted. There is a $150-per-share flip tax and a current assessment of $1,198.96 through the end of February 2027.
Co-opProperty Type
1926Year Built
$3,620/moMaintenance
Pets welcomePet policy
Last updated: 11/08/2026 03:38 PM
Source: RLS RESO, MLS#: RLS20115701
55 days on Market
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Amenities

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

  • Ground Floor
  • Corner Unit
  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Playroom
  • Hardwood Floors

Location

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Property information

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

Property Details

  • MLS ID: RLS20115701
  • Min. Down Pymt: 25%

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: Trafalgar Courts
  • Stories: 9
  • Residences: 27
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Building Age: Pre-war

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Subdivision Name: Carnegie Hill
  • Stories Total: 9
  • Exposures: East, West, North
  • View: No
  • Zoning Description: R8B

Taxes and HOA

  • Tax Lot: 0025
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 61.00%
  • Tax Block: 01519
  • Flip Tax Type: Dollars
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $150
  • Building Tax Lot: 0025
  • Tax Abatement YN: false

Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false

Property

Lot Information

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name: Trafalgar Courts

Building Information

  • Building Features: BikeStorage, Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pool Features: None
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false

Property and Assessments

  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 74
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None

Interior Features

  • Cooling: Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 5
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

  • Number Of Units Total: 27

Rental

Rental Information

  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Attendance Type: DoormanPartTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

DateEventPriceLink
Sep 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20115701

$1,650,000
Jun 22, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
—
May 18, 2026

Price Change

Manual

$1,650,000
—
DateEventPrice
09/17/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20115701

$1,650,000
06/22/2026

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
05/18/2026

Price Change

Manual

$1,650,000

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

Public records

161 East 90th Street, Unit 5C

APN

1015190025

Schools

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This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.

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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 September 17, 2026 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $1,650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 55 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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