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· Closed August 31, 2022

439 E 88th Street #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$680,000

439 E 88th Street #5-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10792904

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Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1951

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1951
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,746/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 5
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Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 1951
Block/Lot 1568/15

Description

Located on the top floor of a boutique co-op, this 2-bed, 1-bath apartment is ready to become your next home. An entryway with double closet leads to a north-facing living room, spacious enough to accommodate a variety of layouts, whether you want a full-sized dining table or a comfortable work-from-home setup. The recently renovated kitchen with stainless appliances and subway-tile backsplash conveniently opens onto the living room, making this charming apartment also great for entertaining. The two king-sized bedrooms face east and have double closets. Other features of the apartment include hardwood floors throughout, wall units for heat and air conditioning, and a skylit bathroom. 439 East 88th Street is a secure 32-unit co-op with super, key-locked elevator, laundry, storage, and bike room. There is also a common garden for shareholders to enjoy. This co-op in the heart of Yorkville allows subletting and up to 75% financing. The co-op does not permit pied-a-terre. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the seller. Please note photos are staged with owner's furniture. Apartment currently tenant occupied and advanced notice is required for showings.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Building Information

Stories 5

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,746/mo
Sale Price $680,000
Previous Price $675,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.41M

Median $/Sqft

$1,479

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

27

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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439 E 88th Street #5-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue/First Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10792904
First Listed: 2/7/2022
Price Changed: 8/31/2022
Closed: 8/31/2022
Contract Date: 2/4/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Robert Khederian

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