166 E 61St St

Completed in 1959, this mid-century, 20-story cooperative on the Upper East Side contains 79 primarily studio and one-bedroom residences, with occasional combined units creating larger layouts. The façade and public areas have been updated over time; a renovated lobby and modernized elevators speak to ongoing capital improvements. Apartment interiors commonly feature high ceilings, hardwood floors, generous closets — including custom walk-ins in select homes — and layouts that allow for dining alcoves or converted second bedrooms. Kitchens range from original to recently renovated installs with stainless appliances and stone counters; bathrooms vary from classic tile to contemporary spa-like remodels. Shared resources include a staffed 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager, central laundry, bike room, private storage, and both a landscaped courtyard and roof deck. The building allows pets with board approval and has flexible ownership policies that can permit pied-à-terre ownership, guarantors, co-purchasing, and limited subletting subject to the co-op’s rules. Positioned on a tree-lined block between Third and Lexington Avenues, residences benefit from abundant light and city views and are steps from Bloomingdale’s, multiple subway lines, and Central Park, placing daily errands, dining, and cultural destinations within easy walking distance.