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SOLD FOR $6,000,000

· Closed April 29, 2021

12 E 88TH Street #TH2
Closed For Sale Condo

$6,000,000

$1,439 per sq ft

12 E 88TH Street #TH2

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10591418

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

4,171

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 4,171 sq ft
Year Built 1931
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $4,951/mo
Property Taxes $66,216/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 1 of 13

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 7
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 13
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1931 (New)
Living Area 4,171 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1499-1102

Description

Located steps from Fifth Avenue, Central Park and the Guggenheim Museum, this approximate 4,171 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom duplex allows for elite townhouse living on the coveted Upper East Side with the convenience of a full service white glove condominium.

Elegant but comfortable, this exceptional home beautifully infuses old world detail with modern convenience. The expansive living space reinterprets the classic pre-war interior, flexible for a living and dining room or one impressive great room. The generous room is drenched with light flooding across stained six-inch white oak floors and offer views of neighboring Beaux-Arts townhouses. An oversized, sunny eat-in kitchen is outfitted with custom white cabinetry accented by Covelano Oro marble countertops and backsplashes, Dornbracht polished chrome faucets, and feature a full range of professional appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero. Thoughtfully designed private quarters consist of 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets. The luxurious master suite boasts a sumptuous master bath with an oversized cast-iron tub and separate walk-in shower featuring Dolomiti White marble counters, walls and floors. Carefully curated furnishings include custom white-glass cabinets with polished chrome trim, open shelving and integrated LED lighting. Secondary bedrooms each feature en-suite bathrooms outfitted with Calacatta Oro marble countertops, walls and floors, a Waterworks tilt mirror, polished chrome fittings and custom cabinetry. A spacious separate laundry room allows for ultimate convenience.

The ground floor features two entrances, including a separate street-level entry. It encompasses a large fourth bedroom, with an adjacent full bath with the same exquisite finishes as the secondary bathrooms, and a separate room adaptable as a den or fifth bedroom. This floor is anchored by a massive media room with even more storage space, including another walk-in closet.

This full-service condominium building boasts extraordinary amenities such as a 24-hour doorman, full concierge services for residents, a world-class fitness center, a beautifully appointed residents' lounge and private courtyard garden, as well as a children's playroom. Designed by Rosario Candela, a virtuoso of gilded age uptown architecture and aesthetic, and thoughtfully rescaled by renowned firm Champalimaud Design, the one-hundred-year-old building at 12 East 88 St. lends itself to both formal and contemporary living and flawlessly achieves a unique interweaving of old and new. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD12-0242. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor.

12 East 88th LLC, 757 3rd Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017. File No. CD14-0260. The artist and computer renderings, photographs, interior decorations finishes, fixtures, appliances and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes. Sponsor makes no representation warranties except as may be set forth in the Offering Plan. Equal Housing Opportunity. This is a co-exclusive with the Modlin Group.

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 62
Stories 13
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $4,951/mo
RE Taxes $66,216/yr ($5,518/mo)
Original Price $7,495,000
Sale Price $6,000,000

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

$1,525

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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12 E 88TH Street #TH2, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10591418
First Listed: 11/14/2019
Price Changed: 4/30/2021
Closed: 4/29/2021
Contract Date: 11/14/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Wendy Sarasohn

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