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SOLD FOR $1,860,000

· Closed February 12, 2021

108 E 86th Street #5-S
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,860,000

108 E 86th Street #5-S

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10678864

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1924
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,366/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 15
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Park Avenue/Lexington Avenue
Year Built 1924
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1514/66

Description

Value and Location! A thoughtful renovation that maximizes the use of the space and storage was executed in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom prewar home near the corner of Park Avenue and 86th Street. Step off the elevator onto your semi-private landing and enter this corner three bedroom apartment with North and South exposures and a wood burning fireplace situated on a the 5th floor in a pin drop quiet setting. The home has excellent scale throughout with ceiling heights over 9 feet and a living room measuring 26' x 13'. Custom moldings and millwork are visible at the windows, bookcase and walls and each and every closet has been custom milled to keep you organized and maximize storage. Modern features include dimmable recessed lighting and a built in sound system. At the heart of the home is a chef inspired eat in kitchen with large marble island, Viking professional range, 36-inch Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and an incredible amount of countertop, storage and pantry space. The design aesthetic is soft and neutral and hard not to love. The South facing master bedroom has three sets of closets and will accommodate a king bed with side tables. Closets are fully customized and built out with hanging racks and inset drawers. The windowed master bath has premium hardware, double vanity, shower and tub and pocket doors for privacy. The secondary bedrooms are equal in size, easily accommodating full or queen sized beds as well as space for a desk and feature custom built closets. These bedrooms share a second bath, also with double vanity and plenty of space. 108 East 86th Street is an intimate building with only 30 apartments over 15 floors that was built in 1924 and converted to cooperative in 1980. Building amenities include a full time doorman, resident superintendent, a newly constructed gym, laundry room, bike room and an individual storage bin for each shareholder. Pets and pied a terre's are allowed and 75% financing is permitted. Ideally located in close proximity to transportation, Central Park, several private nursery and elite ongoing schools. Zoned for PS 6. Washer/Dryer Permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area New Windows Fireplace

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,366/mo
Sale Price $1,860,000

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

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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108 E 86th Street #5-S, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Park Avenue/Lexington Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10678864
First Listed: 2/26/1997
Price Changed: 2/12/2021
Closed: 2/12/2021
Contract Date: 10/27/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Josh Doyle

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