9 E 96Th St

A distinguished prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this 16-story, 1926–1927-era building contains a small collection of apartments that retain classic prewar proportions and detailing. The masonry façade and modest awnings frame a traditional lobby; the property offers part-time doorman coverage (morning through midnight) and a live-in superintendent. Units are largely two-bedroom Classic Six–style layouts with formal entry foyers, living and formal dining rooms, windowed kitchens often with butler’s pantries, original moldings, high ceilings and hardwood floors; many homes include a former staff/maid room now used as an office or small bedroom. Several residences have been comprehensively renovated with new kitchens and baths, top-tier appliances, renovated millwork and modern systems while preserving original features such as crown moldings, beamed ceilings, French doors and Palladian windows. Building services and amenities are straightforward: central laundry, bicycle storage, private basement storage, and playroom space; in-unit washers and dryers are permitted with board approval. Pet-friendly with typical cooperative financing rules and a modest flip tax structure, the property’s location is the defining amenity — a half-block from Central Park, Museum Mile and neighborhood schools, with immediate access to pedestrian-friendly streets, museums, and transit.