--- title: "321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021" description: "321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — Lenox Hill, New York City, NY. Listing Price $398,000. Studio bed, 1 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $5,970 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10021/321-east-71st-street-e-5E-ny-10021" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-08-26T19:44:57.719Z" status: "Active" --- # 321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 Lenox Hill, New York City, NY Courtesy of Compass Last updated: August 26, 2026, 3:44 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $398,000 - **Beds**: Studio - **Baths**: 1 - **Common Charges**: $878 / mo - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $398,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$5,970* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $392,030 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $5,970 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (5) ![321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 1 of 5](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d2cb5653-cfb8-4414-af3c-e58e324fa0ee.jpg) ![321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 2 of 5](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3a4e1103-521b-468a-a3f0-5abc73d4fd07.jpg) ![321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 3 of 5](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5308ad98-2d61-4ccc-b3b1-ea6698ff4fb0.jpg) ![321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 4 of 5](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/074ef8c8-705f-4768-a220-4a3bb83eaf60.jpg) ![321 East 71st Street #5E, New York City, NY 10021 — photo 5 of 5](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9daf1f05-ad3c-41fd-9700-1e8dac6037a4.jpg) ## Property Overview Penthouse Studio Living on the Upper East Side Perched atop this impeccably maintained elevator cooperative, this beautifully updated top-floor residence offers a rare blend of tranquility, natural light, intelligent design, and exceptional value. Overlooking the gardens rather than the street, the home provides a quiet retreat in the heart of the Upper East Side. Its bright northern, garden-facing exposure fills the residence with soft, consistent natural light throughout the day while avoiding the harsher afternoon sun often associated with southern-facing homes. The open-concept layout is one of the residence’s defining features, creating an airy, uncluttered feel that lives beautifully. Thoughtful enhancements-including a renovated kitchen, updated flooring, custom pendant lighting, and a tastefully refreshed skylit bathroom-come together to create a clean, timeless aesthetic while preserving the openness and versatility of the space. Adding to the home’s appeal are exceptionally low monthly maintenance charges, making this an outstanding opportunity for both full-time residents and those seeking the perfect Upper East Side pied-à-terre. Residents are welcomed through an elegant, meticulously maintained lobby and enjoy the convenience of a live-in superintendent, on-site laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and private storage (subject to availability)-all reflecting the pride of ownership evident throughout this well-cared-for cooperative. Perfectly positioned just moments from the Q train at 72nd Street, the location places some of the neighborhood’s finest destinations right outside your door. Enjoy acclaimed favorites including Sushi Noz, Boqueria, Jones Wood Foundry, Thep Thai Restaurant, Pastrami Queen, Orwashers, Milano Market, and Grace’s Marketplace, while both Central Park and the East River Esplanade are just a short stroll away. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 2 - **Stories**: 5 - **Year Built**: 1940 - **Common Charges**: $878 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Aug 26, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 22 Days ### Residence Features - Common On Floor - Common Area - Laundry Room - Garden ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$2,891 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($79,600), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $2,013 - **Common Charges**: $878 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 5 apartments at 321 East 71st Street have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $375,000 in April 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4A (Apartment) | 1 | — | $375,000 | — | April 23, 2026 | City record · MLS | | 5E (Apartment) | Studio | 400 | $315,000 | $788/ft² | September 26, 2025 | City record | | 4E (Apartment) | Studio | 400 | $334,000 | $835/ft² | November 15, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 2H (Apartment) | Studio | — | $350,000 | — | January 23, 2023 | City record · MLS | | 5H (Apartment) | Studio | — | $335,000 | — | August 5, 2022 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares - **This home**: $398,000 - **Median sold price**: $334,500 - **Difference**: +$63,500 (+19%) - **Comparable sales**: 4 - **Sales from**: August 2022 – September 2025 - **Middle half of those sales**: $329,250 – $338,750 Based on studio sales at 321 East 71st Street. Square footage is recorded for only 2 of these 4 sales (50%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 99.7% (3 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 67% (3 sales) Based on studio sales at 321 East 71st Street with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. ### Price trend Median sale price, co-op studio sales in Lenox Hill | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | $434,250 | 19 | | 2017 | $458,500 | 78 | | 2018 | $448,000 | 66 | | 2019 | $427,500 | 50 | | 2020 | $415,000 | 39 | | 2021 | $413,750 | 102 | | 2022 | $425,000 | 108 | | 2023 | $437,750 | 76 | | 2024 | $402,500 | 70 | | 2025 | $440,000 | 67 | | 2026 YTD | $436,000 | 26 | Based on recorded co-op studio sales in Lenox Hill. 2026 is year-to-date. Sales data through April 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 321 East 71st Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/321-east-71st-street) ## Price and Property History for 321 East 71st Street, Unit 5E Review the recorded listing activity for 321 East 71st Street, Unit 5E, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | July 28, 2026 | $398,000 | Listed for sale by Compass | | May 29, 2025 | $339,000 | Entered contract | | March 4, 2025 | $339,000 | Listed for sale by Compass | ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 39 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $312,970 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for 321 East 71st Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/321-east-71st-street) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 321 East 71st Street 321 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021 A building in the neighborhood, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1940 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 5 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/321-east-71st-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (2) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10021/321-east-71st-street-e-5E-ny-10021) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $398,000 | Compass | Aug 26, 2026 | 22 days | | [5E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10021/321-east-71st-street-e-5E-ny-10021) | Studio | 1 | 400 sqft | $848 | $339,000 — In contract | Compass | Mar 18, 2025 | 548 days | ## Lenox Hill Overview of Lenox Hill [Explore Lenox Hill](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/lenox-hill) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Lenox Hill - [Inwood real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/inwood) ## Related Links - [321 East 71st Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/321-east-71st-street) - [Lenox Hill neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/lenox-hill) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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