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SOLD FOR $1,150,000

· Closed January 29, 2020

120 E 86TH Street #5A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,150,000

120 E 86TH Street #5A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10585599

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,379/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 6
Exposure North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street Park Ave/Lexington Ave
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1514-1003-00120-000-000005A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 19, 2018 $1,150,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $1,150,000 -

Description

This unique recently renovated 2 bedroom apartment has ceilings in excess of 10 ft, huge windows, a beautiful chef's kitchen, and central A/C. The fully renovated chef's kitchen features Quartz countertops, Ann Sacks tile, and high end stainless steel appliances: Bertazzoni stove & microwave, Liebherr refrigerator w/ice maker, and a Bosch dishwasher. The windowed bathroom has a pedestal sink, Toto toilet, and is accessible to both bedrooms. In-wall speakers, prewar moldings and hardwood floors are found throughout and the apartment has attractive views and receives great natural light throughout the day.

The building is a small prewar co-op with very low monthly maintenance, 4 apts to a floor, a recently updated lobby, new elevator, video cameras, and a great superintendent. There is storage, bike room, and laundry. Washer/dryers permitted. Broker/owner. Unlimited subletting after 2 years of ownership. Pets, 80% financing, and pied-a-terres are all permitted.

This is one of the most convenient locations, literally steps away from the 4/5/6 subway, and two blocks from Central Park.

The building is in the P.S. 6 School district.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 16
Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,379/mo
Sale Price $1,150,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.57M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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120 E 86TH Street #5A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Park Ave/Lexington Ave

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-1
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $73,620
Land Value: $19,140
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,317 SF
Building Area: 1,712 SF
Built FAR: 0.74
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $1,379 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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.

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: RLS10585599
First Listed: 5/19/2018
Closed: 1/29/2020
Contract Date: 6/1/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Edward Johnston

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9284

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