8 E 96Th St

Completed in 1928 and designed in the signature prewar style of Rosario Candela, this 16-story boutique cooperative contains 16 large residences, primarily three- and four-bedroom layouts. The masonry façade and restrained classical detailing read as a refined Carnegie Hill townhouse translated to a mid-rise scale. Interiors typically showcase high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, oversized windows, working wood-burning fireplaces, generous foyer and formal dining proportions, and service spaces such as maid’s rooms that are often repurposed as offices. Several apartments feature private outdoor terraces and duplex/penthouse configurations with dramatic skyline and Central Park views. Common areas and building services reflect full-service white-glove standards: a 24-hour attended lobby or full-time doorman, a live-in superintendent, on-site laundry facilities, bike room and private storage bins for each apartment. The building allows pets, permits pied‑à‑terre ownership and generally offers flexible financing up to 50% subject to board approval; there is a 2% flip tax. Located one block from Fifth Avenue and Central Park along Museum Mile, the cooperative sits within walking distance of museums, restaurants, schools and multiple transit options, offering a classic Upper East Side lifestyle rooted in scale, formality and proximity to cultural amenities.