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· Closed June 3, 2025

531 E 88th Street #1C
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$355,000

531 E 88th Street #1C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20021246

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Listing by Compass

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1905

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1905
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $976/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 1 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1905)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 1 of 5
Pets Yes, CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1905
Structure Type MultiFamily
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1585-0018-00531-000-000001C
Block/Lot 01585/0018

Description

SPONSOR SALE - NO BOARD APPROVAL This is the first time this apartment is coming available for sale for an end user. This south facing home is located in boutique elevator building on a beautiful tree lined street half a block from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade and Gracie Mansion. As you walk into the apartment you can’t help but notice the tall ceiling and gracious entry foyer. To the left of the foyer is a large living space and to the right is the large kitchen and bathroom. The south facing living space has hardwood flooring throughout. There is also a through-wall A/C. Laundry room and storage is in the basement and laundry can be installed with board approval. Located near The Vinegar Factory, Asphalt Green, Yorkville Tennis Club, movie theaters, numerous shops and restaurants. The area has attracted new businesses including Whole Foods, Le Pain Quotidien, Shake Shack, Fairway, and more. Easy access to the UN and hospitals. The M15, M31, crosstown M86 and the 2nd Ave subway are in close proximity making transit convenient and easy. Pet friendly. Pied-a-terres & Guarantors allowed. Tenant in place until February 2025. Will be delivered vacant.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Common Area

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 25
Stories 5
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $976/mo
Original Price $360,000
Sale Price $355,000
Previous Price $360,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,497

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

32

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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531 E 88th Street #1C, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS20021246
First Listed: 5/4/2025
On Market: 5/4/2025
Price Changed: 6/6/2025
Closed: 6/3/2025
Contract Date: 10/21/2024

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Ariel Dagan

Listing Contact: (917) 609-4566

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