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· Closed August 14, 2025

21 E 87th Street #10D
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21 E 87th Street #10D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20009629

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,612/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 10 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 8
Baths 3 Full
Floor 10 of 13
Exposure East,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1927
Structure Type MultiFamily
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1499-0014-00021-000-000010D
Block/Lot 01499/0014

Description

Apartment 10D is a sunny and spacious pre-war Classic 8 (3 beds, 3 full baths, plus home office) with southeastern and western exposures allowing for radiant sunlight throughout the day. Upon entering from the semi-private elevator landing, you are welcomed by a gracious entrance gallery which opens into a large living room spacious enough for two seating areas, and it features beamed 9’3” ceilings, pristine hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant crown molding, and glass pocket doors leading to the adjacent formal dining room. From the entrance gallery, you may also enter the beautifully renovated eat-in-kitchen, which features a 6-person banquette, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a double window, and all top-of-the-line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and microwave, Wolf 4-burner range with griddle and ventilation hood. Next to the kitchen is a home-office with a built-in desk and a newly renovated marble Waterworks bathroom, easily accessible as a guest powder room. In addition, there is a full-size washer and vented dryer. The layout of the public rooms was thoughtfully modernized for entertaining guests, and there is central A/C throughout the public rooms.

The separate bedroom wing consists of three bedrooms which are all bright, quiet, and spacious. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet, an en-suite windowed bathroom by Waterworks, and a Zuma soaking tub. The additional two bedrooms each have a walk-in closet, and they are connected by a windowed bathroom by Waterworks.

Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 East 87th Street is an Emery Roth designed building with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage for each apartment. It's conveniently located between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue and within steps of Central Park, Museum Mile, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. Pets allowed. $910.42/month capital assessment through Dec. 2025. 2% flip tax. 65% financing allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Chandelier Crown Molding Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen High Ceilings Recessed Lighting Soaking Tub Walk In Closets Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common On Floor Common Area In Unit Flooring: Hardwood

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Dryer Dishwasher Freezer Refrigerator Stainless Steel Appliances Wine Cooler Washer

Building Information

Total Units 72
Stories 13
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,612/mo
Original Price $4,495,000
Sale Price $4,200,000
Previous Price $4,495,000

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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,500

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

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21 E 87th Street #10D, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS20009629
First Listed: 3/17/2025
On Market: 3/17/2025
Price Changed: 8/14/2025
Closed: 8/14/2025
Contract Date: 2/26/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Elizabeth Yu Chiang

Listing Contact: (917) 584-3212

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