16 E 96Th St

A six-story, turn-of-the-century cooperative built in 1903 and designed by Clinton & Russell, this boutique Carnegie Hill building contains ten residences that retain classical prewar proportions. Exterior masonry and historically detailed fenestration give the façade a restrained, early-20th-century character while oversized windows and high ceilings inside emphasize scale and light. Interiors across units commonly feature 10-foot ceilings, tall windows with wrought-iron balustrades, decorative moldings, solid wood doors, hardwood floors, functional fireplaces, and restored plasterwork. The property’s common areas are period-sensitive: an ornate marble lobby, upgraded elevators, and a staffed service model with a resident manager and part-time door staff. Shared conveniences include building storage, a bike room, laundry facilities, elevator access, and some private outdoor niches under 60 sq ft. Unit layouts range from modest two-bedroom plans to sprawling multi-room combined residences with formal dining rooms, libraries and loft-like living spaces; many apartments have eat-in kitchens, butler’s pantries or windowed service kitchens. Mechanical upgrades noted in multiple units include new plumbing, electric, and multi-zone HVAC installations where renovated. The coop’s policies are owner-friendly in practice: washer/dryers and pied-a-terres have been permitted in select apartments, pets are allowed in several listings, and financing up to 75% has been referenced. Located between Fifth and Madison Avenues on the Upper East Side’s Museum Mile, the building is steps from Central Park, top private schools, cultural institutions, and neighborhood shops and restaurants, offering a lifestyle that blends historic architecture with contemporary renovations.