Building: 70 East 96th Street

Designed by the renowned Sicilian born architect Rosario Candela and built by William M. Baumgarten and Harold S. Baumgarten the building was completed in 1929. This 17 story, 66 unit brick cooperative is a beautiful prewar building with gracious proportions and a wonderful location just off Madison Avenue between Park and Madison Avenues. 70 East 96th Apartments Corp. was converted from a rental to cooperative in 1984. This is a full service, white glove building with a live-in resident manager. 60% financing, flip tax is payable by the seller ($30 per share or 1.5% of total purchase price, whichever is greater). Bike storage, bin storage and laundry in basement although washer/dryers are permitted in apartments. Pets permitted.

Four apartments per floor and two penthouses on 17th floor (one is 4 rooms and the other is 6 rooms). Typical floor plans of four apartments per floor as follows:

A: 6 Rooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Maid’s Room
B: 7 Rooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Maid’s Room
C: 4 Rooms, Dining Alcove, 1 Bathroom, ½ Bathroom, 2 Bedrooms
D: 5 Rooms, Dining Alcove, 2 Bathrooms, 3 Bedrooms

Description provided by Holly Hunt