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SOLD FOR $1,625,000

· Closed September 1, 2023

56 E 87th Street #2-B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,625,000

56 E 87th Street #2-B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10890993

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1923

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1923
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,557/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 2 of 6

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1923)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 2 of 6
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Madison Avenue/Park Avenue
Year Built 1923
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1498/45

Description

Carnegie Hill Prewar 3 bedroom Located on a quiet tree-lined Upper East Side block between Park and Madison Avenues, this inviting home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The gracious living and dining rooms feature treetop views and ample natural light from three large windows. A custom built-in desk and bookshelf provide the perfect spot for a home office. The windowed kitchen offers abundant storage and counter space. The primary bedroom, which is separate from the two additional bedrooms, has generous closets, and an ensuite bathroom. A washer/dryer can be installed. 56 East 87th Street is a beautiful boutique limestone prewar building with an elegant marble and terrazzo lobby, video intercom security system, part-time superintendent, private storage, bike room, laundry room, a courtyard, and very low monthly maintenance costs. Residents enjoy all that Carnegie Hill has to offer, including chic shopping, neighborhood restaurants, easy transportation, Central Park and the Museum Mile. Pets are welcome with board approval. Financing up to 80% and guarantors are permitted. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a private showing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 6
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,557/mo
Sale Price $1,625,000
Previous Price $1,495,000

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

322

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,453

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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56 E 87th Street #2-B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Madison Avenue/Park Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10890993
First Listed: 5/15/2023
Price Changed: 9/5/2023
Closed: 9/1/2023
Contract Date: 5/12/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kristina Wallison

Listing Contact: (917) 742-3136

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