The Carlyle Manhattan Most Storied Address Since 1930
The Carlyle at a Glance
35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021
Moses Ginsberg / Rosewood Hotels
Bien & Prince
1930
60
35
Condominium
Upper East Side
Why Buyers Choose The Carlyle
Our Take on The Carlyle
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The Carlyle at 35 East 76th Street stands as one of the most iconic residential addresses in New York City. Completed in 1930 and designed by the architectural firm Bien & Prince, this 35-story Art Deco landmark has served as the preferred Manhattan retreat for presidents, dignitaries, and cultural luminaries for nearly a century. Now managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, The Carlyle offers a singular combination of co-operative ownership and world-class hotel services on the Upper East Side.
With just 60 co-op apartments alongside approximately 190 hotel rooms, The Carlyle provides an exclusivity that few buildings in Manhattan can match. Residents benefit from 24-hour white-glove concierge, the acclaimed Valmont Spa, daily housekeeping, in-residence dining, and access to the building's legendary venues — Cafe Carlyle, Bemelmans Bar, and Dowling's restaurant. Ownership here is not simply a real estate transaction; it is entry into one of the most distinguished private communities in the world.
Located between Madison and Park Avenues, The Carlyle offers unmatched proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, and the finest retail and dining destinations the Upper East Side has to offer. The building's Art Deco crown is a defining feature of the neighborhood skyline, and its interiors — originally designed by Dorothy Draper — continue to set the standard for refined New York living.
Apartments at The Carlyle begin at approximately $1.5 million and are available through the building's co-operative board. Whether you are seeking a gracious pied-a-terre or a grand full-floor residence with Central Park views, The Carlyle represents the pinnacle of Manhattan luxury real estate. Contact our advisory team to explore current availability and navigate the co-op purchase process with confidence.
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Residence Collection
Classic Co-op Residences
800-1,600 sq ft
Premier Residences
1,800-3,200 sq ft
Grand Residences & Penthouses
3,500-5,500 sq ft
Residences from $1,500,000
The Visionaries
Bien & Prince
Architect
The architectural firm of Bien & Prince, led by Sylvan Bien, designed The Carlyle in the late 1920s. Bien was among the foremost practitioners of Art Deco residential architecture in New York, and The Carlyle stands as his crowning achievement — a tower whose setback silhouette and decorative crown have defined the Upper East Side skyline for nearly a century.
Dorothy Draper
Interior Designer
The legendary Dorothy Draper brought her signature bold aesthetic to The Carlyle's public spaces, establishing a decorative identity that was daring, theatrical, and unmistakably luxurious. Her influence on American interior design was transformative, and The Carlyle remains one of the most celebrated canvases for her visionary approach.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Management
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's foremost ultra-luxury hospitality brands, manages The Carlyle's hotel operations and residential services. Under Rosewood's stewardship, the building continues to deliver the impeccable, personalized service that has defined The Carlyle experience for generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Carlyle?
The Carlyle is Manhattan most legendary residential hotel, a 35-story Art Deco landmark on the Upper East Side that has served as a home and retreat for presidents, royalty, and cultural icons since its completion in 1930. Managed by Rosewood Hotels, it remains the gold standard of New York luxury.
Is The Carlyle a co-op or condo?
The Carlyle operates as a co-operative, requiring board approval for all purchases. This exclusive ownership structure has long been favored by buyers who value the privacy, discretion, and selectivity that define the most prestigious co-op buildings in Manhattan.
What services are available to residents?
Carlyle residents enjoy the full complement of Rosewood hotel services including 24-hour concierge, room service, housekeeping, laundry and valet, the legendary Carlyle Restaurant, Bemelmans Bar, and the intimate Cafe Carlyle cabaret venue.
How many residential units are at The Carlyle?
The Carlyle contains approximately 60 privately owned co-op residences alongside the hotel rooms and suites. This extremely limited residential inventory makes opportunities to purchase at The Carlyle exceptionally rare and highly coveted.
What is the architectural significance of The Carlyle?
Designed by Bien and Prince and completed in 1930, The Carlyle is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture and a designated New York City landmark. Its distinctive silhouette on the Upper East Side skyline has been an icon of Manhattan elegance for nearly a century.
What is the location advantage of The Carlyle?
Situated at 35 East 76th Street on the Upper East Side, The Carlyle is steps from Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, Museum Mile, and the finest cultural institutions in the world. Few addresses in Manhattan offer this combination of prestige, convenience, and timeless appeal.
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35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021
Manhattan Real Estate Market Intelligence
Market Context: Manhattan luxury condominium pricing is segmented by sub-market. The Billionaires’ Row corridor (57th Street, between Park Avenue and Columbus Circle) carries the highest price-per-foot in the United States, with trophy residences trading $4,000-$10,000+ per SF. Downtown Manhattan (Tribeca, West Village, Soho) has its own ultra-luxury tier driven by limited supply of new development. Upper East Side and Upper West Side condo medians sit materially below downtown trophy levels but offer larger floor plates and Central Park access. Pricing in Manhattan is sensitive to interest rates, mansion-tax brackets, and the offering-plan stage of any given building.
Entity Insight: Sponsor-direct new development in 2026 includes 80 Clarkson (West Village), 255 East 77th (Upper East Side), 140 Jane (West Village), 1122 Madison (Carnegie Hill), and Mandarin Oriental Fifth Avenue. Completed buildings with sponsor inventory remaining include Central Park Tower, 220 Central Park South, 53 West 53, 111 West 57th, and 50 West 66th. Each carries a distinct sponsor history, construction lender, offering-plan amendment cadence, and 421-a or other tax-abatement status that must be diligenced individually.
Buyer Signal: Manhattan’s structural inputs include the New York Attorney General-supervised offering plan process (provides buyer-side procedural protection not available in less-regulated markets), the depth of the resale market (high liquidity at exit), and constrained near-term supply (limited zoning capacity in core sub-markets). Risks to underwrite at contract: mansion-tax bracket inflation above $2M, transfer-tax assumption by buyer on sponsor sales, lot-line and view-corridor exposure on specific lots, condo board sublet and resale policies, and 421-a phase-out schedule where applicable. Status of any individual project, sponsor inventory level, AG offering plan amendment, pricing, or sales percentage should be verified at the time of inquiry.
Key Facts
- Trophy Manhattan condo $/SF range: $1,500-$10,000+
- Billionaires’ Row average $/SF: $4,000-$10,000+
- Downtown trophy (Tribeca/West Village) $/SF: $2,500-$6,000+
- Mansion tax: 1% above $1M, graduated brackets above $2M for buyer
- Typical sponsor contract deposit: 10%-20% at signing
- Standard buyer-attorney review window: 1-3 business days from contract delivery
- Sponsor-side commission: developer pays buyer agent on sponsor sales
- Tax-abatement programs (where applicable): 421-a, J-51, status verified building-by-building
- Foreign-national LLC ownership: common, structured at contract
Buyer Procedure
Manhattan sponsor-sales procedure: reservation form → offering plan delivery → buyer attorney review → contract execution and initial deposit → mortgage commitment (if financed) → closing at delivery. Sponsor-inventory and resale procedures differ; advisory pre-tour planning is recommended.
Manhattan Real Estate FAQs
What is the New York Attorney General offering plan?
The offering plan is the legal document filed with the New York Attorney General that governs the sale of every Manhattan condominium. It defines deposit handling, unit specifications, common charges, real estate taxes, sponsor obligations, and buyer protections. No Manhattan condo sale closes outside the framework of an accepted offering plan; amendments are filed periodically and reviewed by buyer attorneys at contract.
What is sponsor inventory?
Sponsor inventory refers to unsold units still held by the building’s developer (the “sponsor”). Sponsor units are brand-new, never lived-in, and may include negotiable pricing, closing-cost credits, and access to tax-abatement programs where the building has them. Sponsor-side transactions follow the offering plan, not the standard resale contract.
What tax abatements apply in Manhattan?
421-a is the most common Manhattan condo abatement, providing reduced real-estate-tax exposure for 10 to 25 years on qualifying new developments. J-51 applies to specific rehabilitated buildings. Each abatement has a phase-out schedule and building-specific qualification status that must be verified in the offering plan and the most recent tax certificate.
What closing costs apply on a Manhattan condo?
Typical buyer-side closing costs run 2% to 4% of price, including NYC and NYS transfer taxes (often assumed by buyer on sponsor sales), mansion tax (1% above $1M with graduated brackets above $2M), title insurance, buyer attorney fee, mortgage recording tax if financed, and prorated common charges and real estate taxes.
Are common charges the same as HOA fees?
No. Manhattan condos use the term “common charges,” not HOA fees. Common charges fund building operations, staff, amenities, and reserves. Real estate taxes are billed separately by NYC and are not part of common charges.
How does Manhattan Miami get paid on Manhattan transactions?
On sponsor-side new development purchases, the developer pays Manhattan Miami’s buyer-agent commission. Buyer representation is at no out-of-pocket cost to the buyer. On resale transactions, commission arrangements are disclosed at engagement.