17 E 96Th St

Built in 1923, this 16-story prewar cooperative on East 96th Street occupies a quiet block in Carnegie Hill near Fifth and Madison Avenues. The boutique building contains about 20 units, many laid out as classic multi-room residences (Classic 7 and larger two-bedroom layouts with convertible third rooms). Architecturally it reflects traditional prewar details: high beamed or 9-foot-plus ceilings, decorative moldings, herringbone hardwood floors, arched openings, and ornamental fireplaces found in many homes. Interiors commonly include generous entry foyers, separate formal dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, dens or staff rooms, abundant closet and storage space, and room for washer/dryer installations where approved. Common building services emphasize full-service living: a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, resident manager/porter staff, private storage bins, bicycle storage, and on-site laundry; a fitness room is present or planned. Pet ownership, pied-a-terres and up to 75% financing are permitted subject to board approval. There is limited private outdoor space associated with some apartments but no communal landscaped grounds. Located a block from Central Park and adjacent to Museum Mile, the building places residents within walking distance of cultural institutions, Madison Avenue shopping, and multiple transit options, supporting an Upper East Side urban lifestyle focused on museum, park, and neighborhood conveniences.