Milton Coste

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38 E 85TH Street #3-E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,130,000

38 E 85TH Street #3-E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10901304

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Coldwell Banker Warburg

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1922

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size 10,217 sq ft
Year Built 1922
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,089/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1922)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 12
Pets Yes
Year Built 1922
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 10,217 sq ft

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 29, 2017 $1,400,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $1,130,000 -19.3%

Description

BACK ON MARKET! This 2 Bedroom Pre-War in the Heart of the Upper East Side is available for the first time in over 50 years in a wonderful Upper East Side Co-op right in the heart of Carnegie Hill. The apartment features 2 large bedrooms, an oversized living room and a dining room which can easily convert to a 3rd bedroom. The building has the lowest monthlies on the Upper East Side of approximately $1000! The building just completed a gut renovation of the lobby. Full Service Building, with live in super, 24 hour doorman and storage. The apartment is in estate condition and needs a renovation. The photos are virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 60
Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,089/mo
Original Price $1,400,000
Sale Price $1,130,000

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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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Location

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38 E 85TH Street #3-E, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $83,220
Land Value: $11,580
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,375 SF
Building Area: 2,200 SF
Built FAR: 0.93
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $1,089 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1922, making it approximately 104 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: RLS10901304
First Listed: 4/29/2017
Closed: 5/1/2018
Contract Date: 1/18/2017

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg - Lisa Chajet

Listing Contact: (917) 940-2854

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