Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $1,650,000

· Closed July 8, 2021

Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,650,000

305 E 88th Street #3-BC

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10639554

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,859/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 6
Exposure South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Second Avenue/First Avenue
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1551/5

Description

Working from home? Want outdoor space? Need a perfect place for dining-in? This Apartment has it all! A windowed office with an exposed brick wall adjacent to the primary bedroom gives the separation needed to for complete privacy. There is a common garden which is a quiet outdoor retreat available exclusively for tenant use. A true dining room is an elegant place to dine-in and complete the day. Best value on the Upper East Side. Nestled between Central Park, Asphalt Green, and Carl Schurz Park, residence 3BC features triple exposures, windows in all the rooms, 9-ft ceilings, and hardwood floors. The current 3 bedroom + office configuration can be easily converted to a 4 bedroom layout. Sun spills from the southern exposures, affording natural sunlight throughout making this home bright and cheerful. Notable highlights include a windowed dining room, a home office, 2 full baths, and generous storage space including a gracious walk-in closet off the master suite. Renovated in 2012 when units 3B and 3C were combined, the windowed kitchen is adorned with modern white cabinets, solid caesar-stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. 305 East 88th Street is an intimate, well-run prewar elevator building with 42 residences on 6 floors situated on a tranquil tree-lined block. There is a live-in super who takes packages and a part-time porter available from 7 am - 4 pm, daily. Residents can enjoy the planted and furnished common garden, children's playroom, bike room, locker storage for a nominal fee, and central laundry. 80% financing allowed. Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome. Conveniently located 1 block from Whole Foods, 2 blocks from Fairway and Baked by Melissa, 2 Little Red Hens Bakery, lots of open outdoor dining, shops, gourmet markets, and public transportation including the Q, 4,5,6 trains with easy 86th St crosstown access.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,859/mo
Sale Price $1,650,000

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

330

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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305 E 88th Street #3-BC, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Second Avenue/First Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10639554
First Listed: 6/17/2020
Price Changed: 2/8/2021
Closed: 7/8/2021
Contract Date: 6/17/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Christine Collins

Listing Contact: (917) 597-0610

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