444 E 86th Street #25EF

Sun Flooded, loft-like residence on the 25th floor offering wide open city views from every room from the 25th floor, representing one of the most desirable EF combinations at 444 East 86th Street on the Upper East Side. Designed by Kevin O’Sullivan, the home combines architectural elegance with exceptional light and scale. The apartment has been beautifully renovated and features solid 3/4" Brazilian walnut floors throughout, grounding the expansive living spaces with warmth and continuity. A gracious closet lined entrance foyer opens into a dramatic double living room with loft-like proportions, ideal for both grand entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The home currently offers two generously proportioned split-primary bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a formal dining room. An alternate floor plan is available to create a true three-bedroom, three-bath residence, offering rare flexibility at this elevation. The windowed kitchen is outfitted with solid cherry custom cabinetry, Pietra Cardosa countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, JennAir stove and microwave, and a GE ultra-quiet dishwasher. Grohe, Dornbracht, and Jado fixtures are featured throughout the home, underscoring the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The larger primary bedroom suite includes a beautifully designed extra large walk-in closet, dressing room and a renovated ensuite bathroom. The second en-suite bedroom is equally impressive, featuring its own full bath and an oversized closet. A third full bathroom is accessed from the hallway, thoughtfully positioned for guest use.Custom built-ins and abundant closets are found throughout the apartment. All windows were refurbished two years ago and fitted with low-E UV and heat-reducing film, preserving the home’s extraordinary light while enhancing energy efficiency. Additional upgrades include WiFi-enabled thermostats, Verizon FIOS connectivity, and new radiator units with three-zone thermostatic control and automatic valves. The building’s hallways were renovated in 2023, and in-unit WASHER/DRYERS are now permitted. 444 East 86th Street is a pet-friendly, full-service co-op offering both a doorman and concierge. Residents enjoy on-site amenities including a garage, storage available for rent, a second-floor gym, and a laundry room. In-unit washer/dryers are permitted with board approval. Pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and subletting are allowed, subject to board approval. Financing up to 75% is permitted.Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, the home is moments from some of the neighborhood’s most exciting new restaurants such as Cafe Maud, as well as long-standing local favorites like Mansion Diner and Elios. Enjoy close proximity to Carl Schurz Park—home to a playground, newly renovated dog park, and pickleball courts—as well as the East River Promenade. The Q and 6 subway lines are just blocks away, providing effortless access to Midtown, Downtown, and beyond. From every room, enjoy sweeping city views, abundant sunlight, and the best of Upper East Side living from this exceptional 25th-floor residence. Welcome Home!