225 East 73rd Street Upper East Side Apartment For Sale

Where Quiet Tree-Lined Streets Meet the Energy of Third Avenue

Welcome home to Apartment 5F, a prewar studio within the coveted Eastgate cooperative in the heart of Lenox Hill. Quietly positioned with leafy interior views, this inviting residence blends classic character with exceptional tranquility.

The thoughtful layout features a spacious entry foyer, separate dressing area, three exceptionally large closets, and a windowed kitchen. The main living area comfortably accommodates distinct living, dining, and sleeping spaces, while natural light fills the home through northeastern exposures. A wood-burning fireplace serves as the centerpiece of this generously proportioned space, adding warmth and ambiance rarely found in studio living.

Designed by legendary architect Emery Roth and developed by Bing & Bing, Eastgate is one of the Upper East Side's most beloved full-service cooperatives. Residents enjoy full-time doorstaff, porters and an on-site superintendent, along with a landscaped roof deck, grilling courtyard, newly renovated fitness center, laundry facilities, bike storage and private storage (subject to availability). The newly renovated lobby further reflects the building's timeless elegance.

This pet-friendly coop permits up to 75% financing and pied-à-terre purchasing with board approval. Monthly maintenance includes electricity. Please note there is a $138.52 monthly assessment payable by the new owner from May 2027 through April 2030 (the 2025 and 2026 portions have been prepaid by the seller). There is a 2% flip tax paid by buyer.

Moments from neighborhood favorites including J.G. Melon, Citarella, Central Park, the East River Esplanade, and Carl Schurz Park - along with the boutiques and shopping of Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale's - Eastgate offers a quintessential Upper East Side lifestyle with convenient access to the Q and 6 trains and crosstown buses.