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531 E 88th Street #2-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$799,999

531 E 88th Street #2-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10691621

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1930
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,940/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 2 of 5
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Exposure South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Avenue/East End Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1585/18

Description

A true two bedroom for the price of one! Welcome home to apartment 2B at 531 E 88th Street, a beautiful sun-filled and south facing, two bedroom, one and a half bath co-op in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Apartment 2B truly has it all! This renovated home has a smart, spacious layout that includes high ceilings, large closets, a gorgeous kitchen with breakfast bar, private outdoor space, in-unit laundry permitted with board approval, and through the wall heating and cooling. 531 East 88th Street is a well-managed, pet-friendly building situated on a quiet, tree-lined block, steps away from Carl Schurz Park, the dog run, East River promenade, Gracie Mansion, and the new Soundview Ferry Landing. Building amenities include basement storage, a central laundry room, smart mobile intercom system, and newly renovated elevators and hallways.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,940/mo
Sale Price $799,999

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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531 E 88th Street #2-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue/East End Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10691621
First Listed: 5/17/2014
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 8/2/2021
Contract Date: 1/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Brad Mahlof

Listing Contact: (732) 233-8023

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