$3,995,000

116 E 68th St Unit 5B New York City, NY 10065

3 beds
3 full
Condo

Property details

About 116 E 68th St Unit 5B

Paris meets SoCal in Elegant Pre-War Millan House Painstakingly gut renovated over a 2-year period while preserving the stunning original details and prewar charm, this custom designer home exceeds and surpasses “move in ready” in every way. Enter from an elegant semi-private entry into the spacious Foyer of this large, light-filled Classic Six room prewar residence at the prestigious Millan House. With a gracious layout, perfectly proportioned rooms, and ceiling heights exceeding nine feet, this inviting home features all of the hallmarks of elegant prewar living with custom upgrades exceeding even the finest new development. From the Foyer, enter a large Living Room with a wood-burning Atelier Jouvence Minimalist fireplace in cottonwood limestone with hearthstone in honed black absolute granite. A hidden TV is built seamlessly into a custom designed arch inlaid shelf. A new wall of gorgeous casement windows faces North over bright and tree lined 68th Street. On the opposite side of the Foyer, through an arched entryway and facing South over the buildings Gardens, is a beautifully proportioned Dining Room with Parquet de Versailles flooring, offering an impressive 48-foot expanse, perfect for gracious entertaining. Through a custom designed arch door, enter the completely redesigned eat-in Kitchen featuring Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble countertops, brushed limestone flooring, custom cabinetry, a Bertazzoni Heritage range and appliances from Subzero and Miele. Replete with storage and pantry space, you also have a separate laundry room and staff entry off of the Kitchen. Through yet another archway off the Foyer, one enters the Bedroom wing. The Primary Bedroom features a full wall of custom designed closets that showcases a built in arched desk and workspace. The Primary Bath features Calacatta Paonazzo marble, Nero Marquina Marble Tiles and a Toto Nexus toilet. The 2nd Bedroom features ample closet space and an en-suite Bath finished with Mountain White Danby marble from Bas. Through the Kitchen lies a large Staff Room with a full Bathroom, currently utilized as a Home Office and Guest Room. This 3rd Bedroom features custom mill-work and a built in desk, while the Bathroom features Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble and Tadelakt by Art in Construction wall finish. Designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas and built by John D. Rockefeller in 1931, Millan House consists of two separate buildings connected by a recently redesigned Italianate garden courtyard with a fountain and charming seating area. With just 59 apartments, this full-service prewar building maintains two full-time doormen, a resident manager plus additional staff. Pets are welcome and pied a terre ownership is permitted. A private storage unit is conveyed with the apartment. Up to 50% financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. Furniture and some art available for separate purchase. There is currently an assessment for city-mandated facade work of $1,307 per month, concluding in July 2025.

Highlights

Home typeStock Cooperative
StatusActive
Year built1930
MLS #RLS20016576
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewCity

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS20016576
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Sothebys International Realty
  • Office Phone: (212) 606-7660
  • Listing Agent: Nikki Field
  • Agent Phone: (212) 606-7669

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116 E 68th St Unit 5B

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Nearby schools

9

P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

213 E 63rd St

8

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

419 E 66th St

8

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

231 E 56th St # 249

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $203,139. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is $200k+. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

3%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
51%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
41%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 116 E 68th St Unit 5B

This home is located at 116 E 68th St Unit 5B in New York City, NY and zip code 10065 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,995,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 180 sold above asking price, over 693 sold below and more than 763 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 5.1% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 143 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $869,492 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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