301 East 66th Street
301 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065
Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
BBL 1014417501 · BIN 1044738
- Year built
- 1955
- Type
- Condominium
- Units
- 199
- Floors
- 18
- Landmark
- No
- Pets
- Pets permitted
- Pied-à-terre
- Allowed
Every recorded sale at this building, 2004–2024
Price-per-square-foot over time, the line- and floor-premium curves, and every recorded sale.
- Median $/sf
- $1,029
- Listing discount
- 3.8%
- Recorded sales
- 23
- On record
- 2004–2024
301 East 66th Street is a mid-century white-brick apartment building between First and Second Avenues in Lenox Hill, built in 1955–56 and converted from rental ownership in 1990. It is a full-service building whose two strongest features are its bones and its position. The 1955–56 vintage delivers the generously scaled, well-proportioned rooms that pre-war and early-post-war construction is prized for — a livability that newer, more efficiently planned inventory in the corridor often lacks. And the building sits directly across the avenue from the landmark Manhattan House, whose deep setback gives 301 East 66th unusually good light and air for a mid-block address.
The building transacts and finances as a condominium: individual apartments convey by deed at recorded prices, financing is not capped by a co-op board, and pied-à-terre, co-purchase, and board-approved sublet use are permitted. (The owning entity of record carries a legacy "Owners Corp." name, and the 1990 conversion type is worth confirming against the offering plan at offer stage; the building's transaction mechanics are those of a condominium.)
The full-service baseline — a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a furnished common rooftop terrace, an on-site parking garage, and a common garden — is solid, with two honest gaps: there is no fitness center, and no roof sundeck beyond the furnished terrace. Buyers who prioritize room scale, light, and a quiet Lenox Hill block read the trade favorably; those who require a gym weigh it.
Architecture and unit composition
The 199 residences distribute across the building's approximately 18 stories in mid-century layouts characterized by larger, well-proportioned rooms. Many apartments have balconies, some carry terraces, and select units accommodate in-unit washer/dryers. Interior finish quality varies across the inventory; apartment-level diligence is the right reference for any given line and floor.
The mid-century white-brick design is a clean, proportion-forward building of its era, and its across-the-avenue relationship to Manhattan House's setback is a defining feature of its light and views.
Building operations
301 East 66th Street operates as a full-service condominium with a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent. The amenity baseline centers on the furnished common rooftop terrace, the on-site parking garage (a genuine convenience in the area), in-building laundry, and a common garden. There is no fitness center and no roof sundeck beyond the furnished terrace.
Common charges and property taxes should be modeled at the apartment level; buyers should review the building's financials, reserve position, and any assessments during due diligence, and confirm the building's structure and 1990 conversion type against the offering plan.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $44,537/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $19
Facade safety — Local Law 11
The latest available filing classified the facade as SWARMP — Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program: the engineer identified conditions requiring monitoring or repair before the next inspection cycle. The scope, timeline, and how the building funds the work are building-specific — we review the filings and board materials for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
301 East 66th Street trades as a mid-century full-service Lenox Hill building. Recent pricing has run broadly in the $1,120 per square foot range on a building-wide basis; a large three-bedroom has recently traded around $2.1 million. The generous room proportions and the light from the Manhattan House setback support pricing relative to more efficiently planned corridor inventory. Inventory turns modestly, and available listings can be limited at any given time.
Pricing is heterogeneous by floor, exposure, layout, and renovation condition. Comparable analysis should reference recent recorded closings on the specific line and floor rather than a single building-wide average.
Recent closings at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | 14LM | 3 BR · 2 BA · 1,800 sf | $2,100,000 | $1,167/sf | -8.7% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 9G | 1 BR · 1 BA · 885 sf | $950,000 | $1,073/sf | -12.4% |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 8L | 1,285 sf | $900,000 | $700/sf | off-mkt |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 4N | 1 BR · 1 BA · 700 sf | $743,000 | $1,061/sf | -7.0% |
| Dec 16, 2014 | 6K | 1 BR · 2 BA · 1,250 sf | $1,450,000 | $1,160/sf | -4.9% |
| Dec 10, 2014 | 11N | 1 BR · 700 sf | $750,000 | $1,071/sf | -4.9% |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 9D | 2 BR · 2 BA · 1,400 sf | $1,850,000 | $1,321/sf | -1.3% |
| Feb 25, 2014 | 11CD | 2 BR · 1,800 sf | $2,500,000 | $1,389/sf | -13.8% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2024) cleared a median $1,029/sf across 2 sales. Median listing discount 3.8% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01441-7501) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage from recorded condo declarations and offering plans.
What to know if you’re buying
Room scale and light are the draw. The 1955–56 vintage delivers generously proportioned rooms, and the Manhattan House setback across the avenue gives the building unusual light and air.
It transacts as a condominium. Deed conveyance at recorded prices, no co-op financing cap, pied-à-terre and co-purchase permitted, and board-approved subletting. Confirm the structure and 1990 conversion type against the offering plan.
Note the amenity gaps. No fitness center and no roof sundeck beyond the furnished terrace; factor nearby options if a gym matters.
Diligence the specifics. Confirm unit count, floor count, and conversion type against the offering plan and public records for the specific transaction.
What to know if you’re selling
Lead with the room scale and the light. The mid-century proportions and the Manhattan House setback are the building's most differentiated features.
The parking garage is a marketable convenience. On-site parking is a genuine draw in the area.
Price at the line and floor. Room scale, exposure, and renovation condition drive meaningful variation; reference the specific line's comparables.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 301 East 66th Street, also evaluate:
- Manhattan House — the landmark mid-century condominium directly across the avenue (trade-up comparison)
- 188 East 64th Street (The Royale) — Lenox Hill condominium with terraces and full amenities
- 200 East 62nd Street — Lenox Hill condominium (2015 conversion) with a rooftop terrace and garage
- 400 East 67th Street (The Laurel) — Lenox Hill condominium with a deep amenity suite
- 400 East 70th Street (The Kingsley) — a 1984 Lenox Hill condominium
- 330 East 75th Street (The Saratoga) — Lenox Hill condominium with a landscaped roof deck
The neighborhood
For the full corridor — architecture, schools, transit, and pricing across Upper East Side — read The Roebling Team Guide to Upper East Side.
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