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SOLD FOR $440,000

· Closed May 20, 2022

235 E 87TH Street #5I
Closed For Sale Co-op

$440,000

235 E 87TH Street #5I

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Plymouth House

MLS® #RLS10775152

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,328/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan
  • Property Type: Co-op
  • Built: 1963

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 12
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1963
Parcel # 1533-0122-00235-000-000005I

Description

This charming, spacious L-shaped studio has walls of windows, facing north (natural light) and very quiet. It is in very good condition. The living/dining room is HUGE - 23' long plus a separate windowed alcove sleeping area. Many apartments in the "I" line have added French doors to allow for a private bedroom. There is a separate dressing area with a walk-in closet off the bathroom. The open kitchen has a breakfast bar, the cabinets to ceiling provide ample storage space, dish-washer, hardwood floors throughout and central air.

BUILDING: The Plymouth House is a highly regarded well-maintained F/S co-op in the heart of the UES located on a quiet tree-lined street, minutes to the Express Subway/Bus Lines (2nd Ave./Q lines, #4, #5 & #6). Amazing restaurants & great shopping. The co-op boasts a 24-Hr. Uniformed Doorman, Live-in Resident Manager, Storage & Bike Room (no additional cost), Central Laundry Room & adjacent on-site Garage, easily accessible Side-Ramp for carriages, strollers, handicapped, as well as a huge beautiful, planted roof-garden w/amazing views. The building enjoys a No Smoking policy. Maint: $1,327.72 (incl. gas) Electric: fixed $54.30 monthly, 80% financing permitted. Pets Welcome (40 lbs.) GIFTING PERMITTED (on a case-to-case basis) NO pied-a-terre (primary residences only), NO co-purchasing (unless buyers will reside in the apartment), no guarantors or purchasing for another party. Subletting permitted after ownership of 2 years (no limit, board approval). Co-op is in excellent financial condition. IMPORTANT: The lobby and hallways are presently undergoing an already paid-for renovation.

PLEASE NOTE: Covid showing rules require 24 hr advance notice Mon.- Fri.9-4:30 and Sat. 9:00-2:40 by appt only. Sorry No Sun. showings.

Building Information

Building The Plymouth House
Total Units 139
Stories 12

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,328/mo
Original Price $450,000
Sale Price $440,000
Previous Price $450,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.56M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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235 E 87TH Street #5I, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10775152
First Listed: 2/4/2022
Price Changed: 5/20/2022
Closed: 5/20/2022
Contract Date: 2/4/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Gail Gros

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