40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

2,455 Sq. Ft.
$3,298 / Sq. Ft.
2,455
Sq. Ft.
$3,298
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Truly a home of comfort and elegance, this magnificent and meticulously renovated convertible 4 bed/4 full bath (currently configured as a 3 bed) luxury home boasts a sprawling, grand living room with wood-burning limestone fireplace, an elegant formal dining room, windowed eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures; Sub-zero fridge and separate wine-cooler, 6-burner Viking stove/oven, marble counter-top, abundant cabinets and natural stone flooring.
The massive master bedroom features
...Truly a home of comfort and elegance, this magnificent and meticulously renovated convertible 4 bed/4 full bath (currently configured as a 3 bed) luxury home boasts a sprawling, grand living room with wood-burning limestone fireplace, an elegant formal dining room, windowed eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures; Sub-zero fridge and separate wine-cooler, 6-burner Viking stove/oven, marble counter-top, abundant cabinets and natural stone flooring.

The massive master bedroom features two large walk-in closets, en-suite luxurious bathroom with a big window, a soaking bathtub, separate shower, two separate sinks and heated floor. There are two other bedrooms with en-suite windowed full bathrooms and spacious closets. Impressive herring-bone wood floors throughout, beautiful beamed ceilings and walls of windows. This expansive property can easily be converted into a true 4 bedroom home. There's separate service door from the kitchen.

This sought-after white-glove, prewar, mid-rise condo building was designed by the acclaimed architect Rosario Candela and features 24-hour doorman and concierge service, gym, children's playroom, laundry room, bike room and a private storage space. Located in one of the most prominent New York City neighborhoods and just a block away is the world famous Central Park. Experience sophisticated living in one of upper east side's most desirable blocks surrounded by some of the finest restaurants, Madison Avenue's exclusive boutique stores and one-of-a-kind art galleries.
Simply unmatched!

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Gym
  • Playroom
  • Working Fireplace
  • Fireplace
  • Built-Ins
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2021 10:16 AM

Property Details for 40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

StatusSold
Days on Market358
Taxes$4,076 / month
Common Charges$2,900 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1929
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

40 E 66th St

33 Units13 StoriesBuilt in 1929

Location

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Building Information for 40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

Building/Complex40 E 66th StFloor8Stories13Residences33Pet PolicyOnly Dogs AllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1929Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$46,442 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$39,466

Property Taxes

$4,076

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,900

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 19, 2021

Sold

Manual

$8,998,000
Oct 18, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021110300155001

$8,097,500

+2.4% / yr

Sep 12, 2021

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 11, 2021

Contract Out

Manual

Apr 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,998,000
Mar 8, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Mar 8, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

Aug 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,998,000
May 1, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

$8,998,000
Apr 30, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

ONEKEY #H5036795

Aug 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H5036795

$8,998,000
Jul 31, 2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10427477

$8,998,000
Aug 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10427477

$9,000,000
Aug 13, 2018

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10323620

$9,000,000
Feb 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10323620

$9,000,000
Feb 26, 2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10457138

$9,000,000
Jul 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10457138

$10,000,000
Nov 24, 2009

Sold

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$6,100,000
Nov 24, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2009120300106002

$6,100,000
Sep 18, 2009

Contract Signed

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$7,300,000
Jan 6, 2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$7,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2021

Sold

Manual

$8,998,000
10/18/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021110300155001

$8,097,500

+2.4% / yr

09/12/2021

Contract Signed

Manual

09/11/2021

Contract Out

Manual

04/05/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,998,000
03/08/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

03/08/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

08/20/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$8,998,000
05/01/2020

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

$8,998,000
04/30/2020

Temporarily Off Market

ONEKEY #H5036795

08/23/2019

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #H5036795

$8,998,000
07/31/2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10427477

$8,998,000
08/23/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10427477

$9,000,000
08/13/2018

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10323620

$9,000,000
02/21/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10323620

$9,000,000
02/26/2016

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10457138

$9,000,000
07/25/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10457138

$10,000,000
11/24/2009

Sold

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$6,100,000
11/24/2009

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2009120300106002

$6,100,000
09/18/2009

Contract Signed

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$7,300,000
01/06/2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #acf34d74fd1dcdf9805fcadd2c7cf251c0e0712d

$7,300,000

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

Public Records for 40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

Taxable ValueLand$248,517Additions$78,465Total$326,982
Tax Record2025$39,315 ($3,276 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,455 SqFtLot Size10,041 SqFtYear Built1929ZoningC5-1APN1013801022

Schools near 40 East 66th Street, Unit 8B

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