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· Closed January 20, 2022

12 E 87TH Street #3C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$999,000

12 E 87TH Street #3C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Capitol

MLS® #RLS10798724

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,281/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 8

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 8
Exposure South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1498-0061-00012-000-000003C

Description

Steps from Central Park and Museum Mile, this prewar 5 room, 2 bedroom one bath apartment features well-proportioned rooms, 9'10" ceilings, recently refinished hardwood floors and a windowed eat-in kitchen.

An entry hall with 3 closets leads to an oversized arched living room with west and south facing exposures and treelined views. The primary bedroom has two closets and an ensuite windowed bathroom connecting to the 2nd bedroom/den. W/D allowed in unit.

The Capitol is a landmarked architecturally significant building designed by George and Edward Blum in 1912 with a white glazed terra-cotta facade. There is a part-time doorman 7 days a week and live-in Super. The building allows 65% financing, gifting, guarantors and pied- -terres. Pets are allowed. There is laundry in the basement and storage.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building The Capitol
Total Units 25
Stories 8
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,281/mo
Original Price $895,000
Sale Price $999,000
Previous Price $895,000

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.46M

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12 E 87TH Street #3C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10798724
First Listed: 10/12/2021
Price Changed: 9/28/2022
Closed: 1/20/2022
Contract Date: 10/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Jodi Sutherland

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