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  • 40 E 61st St

    New York, NY 10065

    Apartment building
    Studio-4 beds
    In-unit dryer

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    What's special

    Welcome to 40 East 61st Street, Apartment 18. Completely private, this 2,836sf full-floor oasis - complete with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4 balconies - delivers the unique combination of luxury, privacy, and an abundance of space. A large corner great room is a designer's delight and features a wood burning fireplace, Western and Southern exposures, and a private balcony - one of four throughout the home. A gorgeous dual-entry open kitchen has sliding glass doors to create an airy and welcoming space for cooking and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with a center island, a La Cornue stove, in-fridge Miele espresso machine, wine fridge, and recessed lighting. A powder room is conveniently located adjacent to the beautiful kitchen. The primary suite is quietly tucked on the north end of the home, featuring a large dressing area, as well as a separate walk-in closet and dressing room, and an en-suite windowed 5-fixture marble bathroom. Beautiful large glass doors open to a private balcony over East 61st Street. A sliding door creates a separate private and purposeful wing for the two secondary bedrooms - both of which are well-proportioned, have wall-to-wall carpeting, built-in desks, and plenty of closet space. Each bedroom has an en-suite bath, one of which is windowed with heated floors. Quietly tucked behind the kitchen in its own corner of the apartment is the 4th bedroom which is currently used as a home office. It too has its own balcony and full ensuite windowed bath, with a separate entrance into the private vestibule. The home is equipped with automatic shades, a "smart" closet, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, in-unit washer / dryer, and an abundance of closet space. 40 East 61st Street is a pre-war doorman condominium with a live-in super. On a prime block in the Upper East Side, 40 East 61st Street is conveniently located just minutes from Central Park, cafes, restaurants, high-end shopping and accessible transportation. No pets allowed. First month's rent and one month security deposit are due with signed leases. Building Applicant Fee Breakdown: $350 Application Fee $200 Credit Report Fee (per applicant) $500 Freight Elevator Move-in Fee $150 Move-in Fee $1,000 Move-in Deposit (Refundable)

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    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Washer
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    Other
    • Fireplace

    Neighborhood: Upper East Side

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    97 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    100 / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    76 / 100
    Very Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 40 E 61st St?

    40 E 61st St has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 40 E 61st St?

    40 E 61st St has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to 40 E 61st St?

    The schools assigned to 40 E 61st St include East Side Elementary School, PS 267, Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner, and Art and Design High School.

    Does 40 E 61st St have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, 40 E 61st St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is 40 E 61st St in?

    40 E 61st St is in the Upper East Side neighborhood in New York, NY.