Closed For Sale • Co-op

$2,995,000

$1,198 per sq ft

21 E 87TH Street #5D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

A.K.A. 21 EAST 87TH

MLS® #RLS10844653

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

2,500

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3

Bathrooms 3 full, 2 half

Living Area 2,500 sq ft

Year Built 1927

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $4,454/mo

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 5 of 13

Property Highlights

• Exposure: East,North,West facing
• Style: Prewar architecture
• Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 7

Baths 2 Full, 2 Half

Floor 5 of 13

Exposure East,North,West

Pets Yes

Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Year Built 1927 (New)

Living Area 2,500 sq ft

Architectural Style Prewar

Parcel # 1499-0014-00021-000-000005D

Description

Offered for the first time in over 80 years this Carnegie Hill classic 8 is now available. Sitting up over Madison Avenue you will find the grand dimensioned Great Room and adjacent Dining Room and a full sized eat-in--kitchen. Three generously sized bedrooms, maids room, two powder rooms and large entry foyer. Plenty of closets and storage with W/D in unit. Bring your Architect and reimagine this classic home and make it your own. Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 East 87th Street / 22 East 88th Street is a full service Emery Roth designed building with a full time doorman, live-in superintendent, renovated gym, bike room, laundry room and private storage for each apartment. Pets allowed. It's conveniently located near Central Park, Museum Mile, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building A.K.A. 21 EAST 87TH

Total Units 72

Stories 13

Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,454/mo

Original Price $3,800,000

Sale Price $2,995,000

Previous Price $3,400,000

About Upper East Side

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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

317

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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21 E 87TH Street #5D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

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MLS® ID: RLS10844653

First Listed: 6/19/2022

Price Changed: 5/1/2023

Closed: 4/27/2023

Contract Date: 6/19/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Shawn Felker

Listing Contact: (917) 971-1776

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