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· Closed June 15, 2021

305 E 88th Street #2-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$590,000

305 E 88th Street #2-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10697929

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,247/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 6
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Second Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1551/5

Description

Welcome home to this pre-war elevator building. Combined with a modern renovation and an old world feel, Apartment 2B is the perfect home. Enter through a nice sized foyer and into the bright south facing living room which is perfectly proportioned and large enough for both living and dining. The beautifully renovated windowed kitchen boasts beautiful wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. As you go down a hallway, you will come upon a white tiled bathroom and a generous bedroom. Additional features include, parquet wood floor and straight planked wood floor, amazing closet space and a south facing window in every room! Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Yorkville, 305 East 88th Street is an intimate 42 residence cooperative building. There is a live-in super who takes packages and a part-time porter available from 7 am 4 pm daily. Residents can enjoy the planted and furnished common garden, children's playroom, bike room, locker storage for a nominal fee, and central laundry room. 80% financing allowed. Co-purchasing, gifting, pied-a-terres and pets are welcome!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,247/mo
Sale Price $590,000

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

331

Median Asking Price

$1.74M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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305 E 88th Street #2-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Second Avenue/First Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10697929
First Listed: 10/5/2009
Price Changed: 6/15/2021
Closed: 6/15/2021
Contract Date: 2/7/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Rachel Koenig

Listing Contact: (917) 572-5098

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