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Carlton House, 21 East 61st Street, #5A

$3,200,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
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9 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 25, 2024
    Days on Market: 9
    Building Type: Condop
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $4,236
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $17,707
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $21,943
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($640,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This apartment is located in a highly desirable neighborhood on the Upper East Side, close to Central Park, fine dining, cultural attractions, entertainment, and public transportation. The building also boasts high-end retail and is conveniently close to Hermes and the subway.
  • Luxurious Amenities: The full-service building offers a 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, steam rooms, a game room, and a bike room. The lobby is elegantly appointed and features a fireplace.
  • High-End Apartment Features: The apartment boasts a generously proportioned living space with stunning northern views, an open kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, custom lacquered cabinetry, and polished stone countertops. The primary bedroom suite includes an en-suite bathroom and large closet space.
  • Modern Conveniences: The apartment is equipped with a washer/dryer, central AC and heating with individual thermostat control, and a Lutron Smart Home system. The building offers a full array of personalized services, including a full-time concierge.
  • Architectural Excellence: The building was designed by Kenneth B. Norton in 1950 and has a handsome 3-story limestone base. It was transformed in 2015 by a top interior design firm and an acclaimed architectural firm, and features several terraces and some bay windows.
  • Unique Ownership Structure: The apartment is part of a condop, offering the benefits of both a condo and a co-op, providing flexibility and convenience for the owner.

Description

Welcome to Carlton House and Unit 5A, an exceptional well designed two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, flooded with natural light and stunning northern views, provides a generously proportioned living space. The expansive open kitchen features top-of-the-line Miele appliances and custom lacquered cabinetry and polished stone countertops. Featuring a popular “split 2 bedroom” layout, the primary bedroom suite features an en-suite bathroom, large closet space and washer/dryer.

Throughout the residence, wide-planked bleached quarter-sawn white oak flooring adds to the sophisticated ambiance. Residents enjoy the comfort of central AC and heating with individual thermostat control, along with the convenience of a Lutron Smart Home system. Situated at the corner of Madison Avenue and 61st Street and just one-half block from Central Park, The Carlton House Hotel was transformed in 2015 by Katherine Newman Design, one of Architectural Digest’s "Top 100" interior design firms, and the acclaimed architectural firm of Beyer Blinder Belle. Residents are greeted in the beautifully elegantly appointed lobby (and fireplace) by the full-time concierge providing a full array of personalized services.

Residents can stay active in the fitness center, unwind in the 65-foot heated indoor swimming pool and steam rooms, or socialize in the residents’ lounge with a billiards table. Located in one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted neighborhoods, your residence in Carlton House Condominium will offer unparalleled access to fine dining, cultural attractions, and entertainment, and all the conveniences of nearby public transportation.

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Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

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About Carlton House, 21 East 61st Street

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Carlton House, 21 East 61st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

27
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
13
Out of 39
+
10
=
78
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
None 0 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Screening Room
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Close to Central Park
  • Close to Hermes
  • Close to subway
  • Handsome building with 3-story limestone base
  • High-end retail
  • Doorman
  • Fitness center
Cons
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
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Subways

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at 5th Ave and 60th 0.14 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.22 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.24 miles
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  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.41 miles

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