Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $995,000

· Closed July 25, 2022

19 E 88TH Street #4B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$995,000

19 E 88TH Street #4B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

1220-26 Madison Ave

MLS® #RLS10794714

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 $1,885/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 4 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1936)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 4 of 16
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1936
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1500-0015-00019-000-000004B

Description

This tranquil, sunny home is brimming with character and overlooking one of the prettiest, tree-lined park blocks in Carnegie Hill. The proportions of the apartment are lovely and as it is entirely south facing it's beautifully lit throughout the day. It's graced with a proper foyer that can double as a dining area. The generously sized sunken living room has built-in bookshelves and cabinets, beamed ceilings and deep baseboard moldings. The home has kept its original hardwood floors with an inlaid border design. The windowed kitchen was recently renovated and has several glass fronted cabinets, a coffee bar, Sub Zero and GE Profile appliances. The oversized bedroom can easily accommodate a king sized bed with plenty of room to spare, has hardwood floors and two walk-in closets. The renovated, windowed bath has access from the foyer and the bedroom. The windows throughout the entire home are new and air conditioning is through the window.

Built in 1936, 19 East 88th Street is a handsome sixteen story building with a striking, art deco lobby. This well-run cooperative has full time door staff, resident manager and a very low maintenance of $1,885. For all of the residents pleasure there is a beautiful, landscaped roof deck with Central Park views. The large, windowed laundry room and bike room are located in the basement. Additional storage is based on availability. Washer, dryer units are allowed in the apartment but subject to board approval. Pets are allowed. Pied a terres are not. 50% financing is permitted and there is a 2% flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

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

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,885/mo
Sale 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

View Neighborhood

Active Listings

314

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,473

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

14

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/6/26, 12:40 PM EST

Similar Listings in Upper East Side

View All

Location

Loading map...

19 E 88TH Street #4B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10794714
First Listed: 3/2/2022
Price Changed: 3/2/2022
Closed: 7/25/2022
Contract Date: 2/22/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Anne Winter

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9335

Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.

Broker Commission Disclosure: Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.

Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 4/6/2026 at 4:40 PM UTC

Buying a Co-op? Start Here

Co-op vs. Condo: Which Is Right for You?

Ownership structure, board approval, financing: the full comparison.

Read article

NYC Flip Tax Guide for Sellers

What co-op flip taxes are, how they're calculated, and who pays.

Read article

HDFC Co-ops: Complete Guide

Income limits, resale caps, and how to qualify for affordable co-ops.

Read article

NYC Real Estate Market Report 2026

Data-driven analysis of prices, inventory, and trends across NYC.

Read article

Interested in this property?

Get a response within 2 hours

Your info is secure and never shared.

View Active Listings Call Milton