9 E 96Th St

Built in 1927, this 16-story prewar cooperative on a quiet Carnegie Hill block offers classic Upper East Side apartment living with preserved period character. The masonry building presents a modest setback profile with traditional awnings and a small planted roof deck; several units include private outdoor terraces larger than 60 square feet. Interiors emphasize prewar proportions: high ceilings, large multi-pane windows, beamed and arched openings, crown moldings and hardwood floors. Typical residences are two-bedroom configurations reworked into flexible layouts—formal dining rooms, sizable living rooms, entry foyers, windowed eat-in kitchens often paired with butler’s pantries and former staff rooms now used as maid’s rooms or offices. Many homes have been comprehensively renovated with modern stainless appliances, stone counters and upgraded baths while retaining original details like parquet or herringbone flooring and decorative fireplaces. Building services include a daytime doorman (7 AM–midnight), an on-site superintendent, basement laundry and private storage; bike storage is also available. The co-op allows pets, permits up to 65% financing in many cases, and carries a modest flip tax. Located steps from Central Park and Museum Mile, the building places residents within easy walking distance of schools, transit and neighborhood shops.