$542,500
Updated 9 months ago
Sold

160 East 26th Street, 5-E

Kips Bay, Manhattan | Lexington Ave & Third Ave

3 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath650 Square FeetCo-op

$542,500
Maintenance$1,703
Price Per SF
$835

This property was sold for $542,500 on 11/20/25.

Listing Features

  • Custom Closets
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • Triplex
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Trash Compactor
  • Wine Cooler

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • Empire State Bldg
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 160 East 26th Street, 5-E

This rare loft-like one bedroom triplex, updated for modern comforts, offers three well-proportioned levels across approximately 650 sqft. making the space instantly feel like home. The numerous northeast facing windows bring in light throughout the day and offer a view of the Empire State building.

The entry foyer leads to the kitchen and a full bathroom, featuring floor to ceiling travertine tile and ample storage. The updated and well-designed kitchen features an undercounter Sub-Zero refrigerator, stainless steal stove, microwave, garbage disposal, granite countertops, more than enough cabinet space, plus undercabinet lighting and a breakfast bar. Just above the entry level is the spacious bedroom with two custom California closet systems and two windows. Below the entry level is the grand living area, spacious enough for a dining table to entertain friends with, set up a bar with wine fridge to store beverages, and lounge on your chair and ottoman while others gather on the sofa. The living room HVAC allows for climate control throughout the year without needing to use a window AC.

160 East 26th Street is a well-maintained prewar pet-friendly boutique co-op with an elevator, on-site superintendent, video intercom security system, and a laundry room. The building also allows for co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, and parents buying for children. Subletting is permitted after two years, with board approval. Maintenance was increased from $1443 to $1703 in April, 2025 and flip tax of 1.5% initiated. Situated in a premier location on 26th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenue, this vibrant neighborhood is a stone throws away from the R, W and 6 trains, as well as Madison Square Park, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Kips Bay cinemas, and great shops and restaurants.

Shown by appointment only. Please contact listing agent for an appointment.

Listing History for 160 East 26th Street, 5-E

Now
12/02/2025
$542,500
Sold and Closed by Vivian Kuo
Corcoran
07/08/2025
Contract Signed by Vivian Kuo
Corcoran

Building Details for 160 East 26th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1925
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts7/48
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

28 St
0.19 miles
23 St
0.24 miles
33 St
0.36 miles
23 St
0.38 miles
28 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Lexington Ave & E 26 St
0.07 miles
Lexington Ave & E 24 St
0.11 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Vivian Kuo
Corcoran

Kips Bay | Manhattan

Quick Profile

If you take a walk through Kips Bay, which is loosely defined as the area between 23rd street and 34th street and the East River to almost Lexington, you’ll quickly learn it's a hodgepodge of sorts and not as well defined as other neighborhoods in New York City. Some New Yorkers say Kips Bay has an identity crisis because 1st, 2nd, and 3rd avenues are distinctly different from one another as you traverse them. Despite the perceived lack of neighborhood vibe there are others that appreciate its affordability and convenience.  

First Avenue is dominated by hospitals and hospital buildings such as NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital to name a few. Second Avenue is a mosaic of convenience stores, fast food joints and nondescript brick buildings. Third Avenue is saturated with small bars and gastropubs and the twenty somethings that patronize them. 

No judgement against Kips Bay here. It’s a great neighborhood that is just as much a part of New York City as any other neighborhood. Kips Bay It’s bordered by Murray Hill to the North, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park to the South, and Rose Hill to the West. The neighborhood is partly defined by newer high-rise apartments, brick rowhouses, and former tenement buildings. 

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 418529