Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $520,000

Listed at $539,000 · Sold 3.5% below asking · Closed September 29, 2012

250 E 87th Street #29-J
Closed For Sale Co-op

$539,000

$829 per sq ft

250 E 87th Street #29-J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10099358

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Maxwell Jacobs, Inc.

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

650

Sq. Ft.

1971

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 650 sq ft
Year Built 1971
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $992/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, River
  • Exposure: East facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
View City, River
Exposure East
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1971
Living Area 650 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1532/22

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 10, 1999 $539,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $539,000 -

Description

Low Maintenance Luxury with VIEW, heavily DISCOUNTED GARAGE, OUTDOOR POOL, GYM, PENTHOUSE SOLARIUM, and CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY! This luxury 1 Bedroom/1Bath is perched 29 floors above the city streets facing East with unobstructed river view, glorious morning sun and a panoramic star filled evening sky. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stone floor & back-splash, updated bath, five (5) spacious custom fitted closets, new parquet floor, thru-wall air/heat units plus double-pane windows in this white glove building offering an abundance of amenities. The Newbury, a luxury Upper East Side Coop known for its very solid financials and low maintenance, is impeccably maintained by a full service staff with Resident Manager. Convenient location with many movie theaters, great restaurants and shopping including Barnes & Noble, Sephora, L'Occitane, Fairway Market, Shake Shack and Brookstone. Steps from Cross-town bus and Express subway. Come to our Open House or call Robin Portnoy at 917.865.9429 for private showing. Pied-a-Terre, Co-purchasers and Guarantors permitted. Pets Welcome. MOTIVATED SELLER-MAKE AN OFFER.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $992/mo
Sale Price $520,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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250 E 87th Street #29-J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1970
Year Built
56 years old
30
Floors
258
Residential Units
C2-8A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $49,129,650
Land Value: $4,277,700
Exemptions: $225,546

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 25,177 SF
Building Area: 363,389 SF
Built FAR: 14.43
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $992 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 650 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1971, making it approximately 55 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $539,000 for 650 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $829. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10099358
First Listed: 5/10/1999
Closed: 9/29/2012
Contract Date: 9/28/2010

Listing Courtesy of Maxwell Jacobs, Inc. - Robin Lee Portnoy

Listing Contact: (917) 865-9429

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