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The Rockwood

20 East 68th Street, PH-B

Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,406 Square FeetCondop

$18,000
Lease Term12-24 Months
Available02/28/2027
Rent Per SF
$154
The price shown reflects the monthly rent only and does not include any additional fees. Please review the listing description for a summary of all fees related to renting this apartment.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Custom Closets
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Home Office
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Surround Sound
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace [824 SF]
  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok
  • No Smoking

Property Description for 20 East 68th Street, PH-B

UES Modern Penthouse with wrap terrace, city views, and the ultimate privacy.

Welcome to PHB at 20 East 68th Street. With only two apartments on the Penthouse floor, this renovated 2 bed, 2 bath corner home basks in natural sunlight all day. Enter into a gracious foyer and continue straight to the double living/dining room with 3 exposures with views of NYCs skyline to the South, West, and East. Approximately 1,406 sq. ft interior and 824 sq.ft of your private wrap terrace gives the perfect balance of indoor/outdoor living. The wrap terrace surrounds the whole apartment on 3 sides and has enough space for a table and seating area. The windowed kitchen is complemented by marble countertops and top-of-the line appliances such as Miele range, oven, hood and dishwasher, plus a Subzero fridge and separate subzero wine fridge. Ample countertop space great for cooking enthusiast and excellent cabinet and pantry space for storage.

The primary Bedroom has open views to the East, custom closets and its own door leading out to the terrace and an en-suite marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The second bedroom can accommodate a king bed and size tables and has two exposures, facing east and south. The 2nd bathroom has top to bottom Carrera marble with a 5-fixture rain shower. Other features includes bleached hardwood flooring throughout, Venetian Plaster wall accents, central air, blinds in each room, surround sound throughout the apartment, 2 large entry closets, one with a washer/dryer.

Situated on the corner of 68th & Madison Avenue, 20 East 68th is a 82 unit Condop located 1-block from Central Park. The building is staffed with a 24 hour attended lobby, a full time live-in Superintendent, and a handyman available to address your every need. A storage bin dedicated to this apartment is for your specific and exclusive use while a fully equipped laundry room is at your disposal 24 hours a day.

The 6-train is just 2 short blocks to the East, while there are buses uptown on Madison, downtown on Fifth and the #66 Crosstown bus which goes through the Central Park Transverse to Lincoln Center and all the West Side has to offer in a matter of minutes. Explore the best of the best of NYC's boutique shopping and fine dining in the immediate area.

Sorry no pets for renters are allowed in this building. All viewings may be made by appointment.

TENANT FEES (Due at Package Submission)
Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) $500
Credit/Background Check Fee (Non-Refundable) $100 per applicant
Move In Deposit (Refundable) $1,000
Move In Fee (Non-Refundable) $500

Listing History for 20 East 68th Street, PH-B

Now
11/06/2026
$18,000
Initial Rent by Richard Hottinger
Corcoran
2026

Building Details for 20 East 68th Street

OwnershipCondop
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1963
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts16/83
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

68 St-Hunter College
0.21 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.32 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.42 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.45 miles
59 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

E 66 St & Madison Ave
0.09 miles
E 70 St & Madison Ave
0.12 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Licensed As
Richard Hottinger
Associate Broker
License#:
10301211191
Company:
Corcoran
Licensed As
Adam Hernandez
Salesperson
License#:
10401229679
Company:
Corcoran
View this property on the company's website

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,718
$2,160,000
$2,160,000
$137
$15,250
$15,250
Last 12 months
$85
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OLR ID: 539534