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SOLD FOR $1,225,000

· Closed August 6, 2019

3 E 85TH Street #7A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,225,000

$942 per sq ft

3 E 85TH Street #7A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10811119

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,300

Sq. Ft.

1913

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Year Built 1913
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,854/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 7 of 9

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1913)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 7 of 9
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth & Madison Ave
Year Built 1913
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1497-0005-00003-000-000007A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 9, 2021 $1,100,000 -
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $1,225,000 +11.4%

Description

New Listing!

Gracious 1 (or 2) bedroom apartment in lovely, intimate JER carpenter-designed building just off Fifth Avenue, across from the MET and Central Park.

This apartment has a European flair with its prewar details throughout. WBF, elegant crown moldings, 10 ft high beamed ceilings, original solid herringbone floors, oversized windows, large square rooms with built in bookcases and cabinets. There is a pair of fluted columns at the entrance to the large sun flooded 17.1' by 29.1' south and west facing corner drawing room. One can look from here across Fifth Avenue to the Temple of Dendur. This elegant room and the formal dining room make it ideal for entertaining in style.

The floorplan is flexible so bring your architect. (See suggested alternative floorplans attached for options).

A.) 1 Br, 1 bath plus formal dining room with adjacent kitchen. OR,

B.) 2 BR, 1 bath, with dining area at one end of huge LR., formal dining room becomes large bedroom. OR,

C.) As it once was with a windowed kitchen in part of what is now the drawing room, plus a master bedroom with bath, as well as a formal dining room doubling for a guest room with second full bath en-suite.

This boutique co-op is on a beautiful tree-lined street just off Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile where you will find the Met, Neue Galerie, Jewish Museum, Guggenheim Museum. Central Park is steps away and Madison Avenue fine shopping just around the corner. This is quintessential Upper East Side living. This well-run co-op has a live-in super, mail and packages are hand-delivered to your doorstep, laundry and storage are in the basement.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,854/mo
Original Price $1,100,000
Sale Price $1,225,000
Previous Price $1,100,000

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

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,560

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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3 E 85TH Street #7A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Fifth & Madison Ave

Floor Plans

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1912
Year Built
114 years old
9
Floors
30
Residential Units
R8B
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Metropolitan Museum Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $3,358,350
Land Value: $612,000
Exemptions: $37,320

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

Lot Area: 5,108 SF
Building Area: 32,762 SF
Built FAR: 6.41
Allowed FAR: 4

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 $2,854 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 1,300 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1913, making it approximately 113 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 $1,225,000 for 1,300 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $942. 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: RLS10811119
First Listed: 9/9/2021
Price Changed: 11/30/2022
Closed: 8/6/2019
Contract Date: 4/2/2019

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Scott Durkin

Listing Contact: (212) 303-5318

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