Everyone has their list of must-haves when it comes to apartment-hunting. Maybe yours includes private outdoor space, a dishwasher, south-facing windows, and an elevator in the building. If that’s the case, look no further than 226 E. 95th St. #506. Our Deal of the Week is a Yorkville duplex penthouse with an expansive rooftop deck just blocks from Museum Mile.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $749,000
The median asking price for a home on the Upper East Side was $1.7 million this December, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our Deal of the Week at almost $1 million under the median asking price for the greater neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $149,800 can expect to see monthly payments of $5,005. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,812 and maintenance fees of $1,193.
Why You’ll Love It…
With a combination of hardwood floors and exposed brick walls, this unit is effortlessly stylish and timeless. The whitewashed fireplace adds some contrast to the red brick walls in the living room. And unlike many fireplaces in Manhattan, you can actually have a real, wood-fueled fire in this one! Talk about maximum cozy vibes. The living area also has two south-facing windows for ample light throughout the day. A spiral staircase leads up to the second floor with a skylight perched overhead.
The bedroom is at the top of the stairs, and also benefits from great natural light thanks to the glass sliding doors — which lead out onto the 230-square-foot terrace. That’s more than enough room for furniture, outdoor cooking equipment, planter boxes, and decor. The possibilities are endless! Your apartment will certainly become your friends’ ultimate hangout spot.
Back downstairs you’ll find a closet in the entryway, which leads to an L-shaped kitchen. This space is complete with a dishwasher, vertical tile backsplash, and a mounted microwave. In addition to overhead cabinetry, there’s some exposed shelving for displaying your more aesthetically pleasing plateware, spices, or whatever your heart desires. The bathroom features a spa shower with a glass door and green tiled walls, as well as a large medicine cabinet.
It’s good to know that what’s outside the unit is just as good as what’s inside. Thankfully, this apartment is located on the top floors of an elevator building with a full-time super and on-site laundry. Co-purchasing, gifting, pied-à-terres, and parents buying are all allowed. There are countless bars, coffee shops, and delis on the surrounding blocks, in addition to restaurants like the Barking Dog Restaurant, the Drunken Monkey, and La Voglia NYC. Transit-wise, the Q stops less than 500 feet away, and the 6 is just a couple blocks away. Central Park is only a little over a half-mile away.
…And Why You Might Not
While the kitchen has great storage and style, it has a half-size fridge and doesn’t include an oven. There is, however, a stove. The bedroom also doesn’t have its own closet, so you may have to get creative with storage solutions. Lastly, dogs aren’t permitted in the building. But if private outdoor space at a great price is at the top of your list, be sure to check this one out!
Check out the listing at 226 E. 95th St. #506, for sale by owner.
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