161 E 91St St

A six-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1941, this boutique Carnegie Hill building contains a small collection of primarily one-bedroom residences across 19 units. The exterior features brick-and-terracotta detailing typical of the era and a landscaped private courtyard that serves as the building’s primary outdoor amenity. Inside, apartments retain classic prewar character: high ceilings, hardwood floors (including double-herringbone patterns in some homes), arched doorways, built-in shelving, and generous closet storage. Many units have sunken living rooms, separate dining areas or galleries, and windowed kitchens; several listings note recent gut renovations, modernized kitchens with stainless appliances, and updated baths. Common areas include a welcoming lobby, recently refreshed corridors, laundry room, bike storage, package room, and an elevator. Building services comprise a live-in resident manager and a video intercom/security system; there is limited private storage subject to waitlists and associated fees. The cooperative permits pets, pied-à-terres and guarantors within its rules, and carries modest co-op policies like a flip tax and occasional special assessments. Located between Lexington and Third Avenues near the 92nd Street Y, Museum Mile and multiple transit options, the property offers a quiet, tree-lined Upper East Side setting with immediate access to neighborhood shops, groceries and parks.