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· Closed July 2, 2025

68 E 86th Street #2B
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Closed For Sale Co-op

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68 E 86th Street #2B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11013976

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

1,000

Sq. Ft.

1912

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Year Built 1912
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,808/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace
  • Character: Pre-war building (1912)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 12
Exposure North,South,West
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1912
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Flooring Hardwood, Stone
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1497-0044-00068-000-000002B
Block/Lot 01497/0044

Description

Apartment 2B at Sixty-Eight East Eighty-Sixth Street is a stunning one-bedroom with a high-end renovation in an elegant limestone and brick building built in 1912. This home will be admired by those with impeccable taste and a discerning eye. Upon entry you will immediately notice the soaring ceiling, and many original turn-of-the-century details. The great room offers beautiful tree views through oversized windows, a gorgeous decorative fireplace and room for a living and dining arrangement. The gracious sized bedroom is a perfect oasis that can easily accommodate any size bed as well as several pieces of additional furniture. The windowed bathroom features a Toto toilet with a bidet washlet as well as a deep soaking tub. The windowed kitchen has been transformed into an absolute showplace featuring elegant thick Calacatta marble countertops, a six-burner Bertazzoni oven and range hood, a Sub-Zero Pro Refrigerator with a glass door, a Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid microwave, a deep Porcher kitchen farm sink, an exquisite House of Rohl faucet, and an ASKO washer and dryer. There is an abundance of tasteful white custom cabinetry with a pantry and a beautiful custom china cabinet. Enjoy your casual meals and morning cup of coffee at the breakfast bar. A few other notable features of this refined home are the soaring 9’10” beamed ceilings, gorgeous moldings, hardwood floors and 1000 square feet of space. Sixty-Eight East Eighty Sixth Street is a boutique cooperative with twelve floors and only twenty-six residences. The beautifully appointed intimate lobby offers rich original details of classic marble floors and decorative moldings. With a full-time doorman and resident superintendent, this well staffed building is ideal for those seeking privacy and attentive service. Perfectly situated less than two blocks from Central Park, gourmet grocers, many boutique shops, fine dining. world-renowned museums and the elegance that is synonymous with Madison Avenue. Pets are permitted with Board Approval and 75% financing is allowed. Pied a terres are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar Built In Features Crown Molding Eat In Kitchen High Ceilings Soaking Tub Common On Floor Common Area In Unit Flooring: Hardwood, Stone Fireplace (1)

Appliances

Dishwasher Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Range Hood Stainless Steel Appliances

Building Information

Total Units 26
Stories 12
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,808/mo
Original Price $799,000
Sale Price $925,000
Previous Price $799,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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68 E 86th Street #2B, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS11013976
First Listed: 10/6/2024
On Market: 10/6/2024
Price Changed: 7/7/2025
Closed: 7/2/2025
Contract Date: 9/25/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Danelle M Snider

Listing Contact: (646) 327-0304

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