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SOLD FOR $975,000

· Closed June 26, 2023

19 E 88TH Street #2G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$975,000

19 E 88TH Street #2G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

1220-26 Madison Ave

MLS® #RLS10862372

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1936

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1936
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,954/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1936)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 16
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1936
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1500-0015-00019-000-000002G

Description

BRAND NEW TO MARKET! RARELY AVAILABLE! CARNEGIE HILL PRE WAR ONE BED WITH GRAND PROPORTIONS AND A PRIVATE TERRACE ON PARK BLOCK!

Enter this glamorous and unique home to a gracious foyer which can also be used for dining. The foyer leads to a grand sunken corner living room with 2 exposures and filled with large windows. The living room opens onto a large private terrace with plenty of room for a lounge area and dining under a pretty wood trellis with lighting. Enjoy your days and evenings outside of your own home! The oversized bedroom has a gracious dressing room and a windowed bath en suite. The bath can also be accessed from the foyer. There is a large windowed kitchen with room for seating at the counter. In keeping with the building's design, there is elegant art deco charm throughout the home, including beautiful hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and great closets.

The Art Deco design of the building and stunning Deco lobby was built in 1936 by famed architect William M. Dowling. This is full service building with a 24 hour doorman and for relaxation and entertainment, there is fabulous finished roof deck, filled with flowers, greenery, seating areas and spectacular, panoramic views of the City, Central Park, the Reservoir and the Guggenheim Museum. Enjoy the views and quiet from your morning coffee to breathtaking sunsets!

19 East 88th Street is a fabulous building on an absolutely beautiful and magical tree-lined street, with magnificent townhouses, the Guggenheim, with Central Park at the Fifth Avenue corner and fabulous shops and restaurants on the Madison Avenue side. It's grand old New York meets modern living at your doorstep!

The wonderful staff includes a live-in Manager, 24 hour Doorman, a brand new fitness room, laundry and bike rooms. 50% Financing, 2% flip tax paid by buyer. Pets permitted. Sorry, no pieds-a-terre.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Terrace

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building 1220-26 Madison Ave
Total Units 98
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,954/mo
Original Price $995,000
Sale Price $975,000
Previous Price $995,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

319

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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19 E 88TH Street #2G, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10862372
First Listed: 3/14/2023
Price Changed: 6/30/2023
Closed: 6/26/2023
Contract Date: 3/14/2023

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Nancy Marshak

Listing Contact: (212) 317-7732

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