166 E 96Th St

An intimate 17-story, 1927 Art Deco cooperative on the Upper East Side, this boutique building contains 26 residences laid out with prewar proportions and classic detailing. The façade combines limestone and brick with signature oversized casement windows that admit abundant light and frame city and river views. Typical apartments are multi-room layouts — two- and three-bedroom plans are common — featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, built-in millwork, gracious entry foyers, and working wood-burning fireplaces in select units. Kitchens range from original eat-in arrangements to recently renovated setups with stainless appliances; many homes include windowed kitchens, pantry space, and ample closets. Shared amenities are residential in scale: a part-time doorman (8:00 a.m.–midnight), a live-in superintendent, central laundry, bicycle storage, and private storage (subject to availability). Outdoors, residents use a planted courtyard/garden and limited private outdoor niches. Building policies are co-op norms: pied-à-terre and co-purchasing permitted, financing commonly allowed up to 80%, a modest flip tax, and a pet-friendly board. Located in Carnegie Hill, the building sits steps from the 6 and Q subway lines, crosstown buses, Central Park, Museum Mile, shops, and restaurants, supporting an Upper East Side urban lifestyle with easy access to cultural institutions and neighborhood conveniences.