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SOLD FOR $2,050,000

Listed at $2,250,000 · Sold 8.9% below asking · Closed October 30, 2024

205 E 85th Street #5J
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Closed For Sale Condo

$2,250,000

$1,670 per sq ft

205 E 85th Street #5J

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10971924

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Evergreen 88 Real Estate LLC

2

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

1,347

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,347 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,766/mo
Property Taxes $24,984/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1900)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5
Exposure North,West
Heating None
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3RD AVE. & LEXINGTON AVE.
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,347 sq ft
Structure Type None
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1531-1026
Block/Lot 01531/0000

Description

5J is a bright corner two bedrooms 2.5 baths condo unit. Wall-to-wall large high cathedral windows in the living room allowing maximum sunlight. Two large picture windows on the north and west side of the master bedroom, and a large picture window in the second bedroom. Over-sized windows throughout the apartment with insulated acoustic sound reduction UV protected glass. High ceiling heights with two large walk-in closets. Spacious living room. Individual climate control and kitchen sink has garbage disposal. Modern appliances and wine cooler. Front loading washer / dryer by Miele. Original owner. Apartment is used as pied-a-terre.

The Brompton building is developed and managed by the established Related Company. It is designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. The building is LEED Silver-certified environmentally friendly green. It is a renowned white glove condominium, with a classic prewar look and feel. It presents an enduring and valued lifestyle. The property's Gothic-inspired red brick and limestone faade offers the framework for gracious layouts and richly detailed interiors.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, the Brompton embraces Upper East Side values and presents its residents and families with the unique gift of cultural and educational experiences. It is situated between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park. Convenient access to shopping, dining, museums, entertainment and recreational facilities. Whole-Food Supermarket is on East 88th Street & 3rd Avenue, Fairways Supermarket is on the corner of East 86th Street and 2nd Avenue. Target Store, H &M clothing store and Barnes & Noble bookstore are all nearby.
Convenient transportation abounds with the cross-town bus at 86th Street, Express trains on IRT line on Lexington Avenue at 86th Street and the 2nd Avenue subway at 86th to Downtown and Wall Street.

Amenities include live-in resident manager, doorman, concierge, valet, playroom, landscaped outdoor patio, entertainment lounge, a newly renovated gym and next door to the Equinox fitness club.

Special monthly assessment $435.95 until January 2026 for resident lounge upgrade, hallways and corridor improvements, a roof deck space and elevator renovation.

Some of the photos are virtually staged (living room and bedrooms)





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Ceilings Building None In Unit Flooring: Hardwood Wheelchair Access

Building Amenities

Elevators Health Club Package Room

Appliances

Dryer Dishwasher Washer

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,766/mo
RE Taxes $24,984/yr ($2,082/mo)
Sale Price $2,050,000
Previous Price $2,050,000

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

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,421

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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205 E 85th Street #5J, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3RD AVE. & LEXINGTON AVE.

MLS® ID: RLS10971924
First Listed: 10/4/2023
On Market: 5/31/2024
Price Changed: 8/15/2024
Closed: 10/30/2024
Contract Date: 10/4/2023

Listing Courtesy of Evergreen 88 Real Estate LLC - Rosalind Yu

Listing Contact: (646) 983-2696

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