Sold on 7/30/2025 for $829,000
47 E 87TH Street #5B
MLS® #RLS20015599
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
1
Bedroom
2.5
Baths
—
Sq. Ft.
1947
Year Built
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- Exposure: East,North facing
- Climate Control: Other
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Museum Mile Mega JR 4 with Sunroom!
Rare in a Manhattan this home has a bonus 11 x7 sun room filled with an abundance of glass windows facing North ( the sought after exposure artists love for painting) residence #5B In 47 E 87th Street is one of the largest Junior 4s you will ever see and it's located in Prime Carnegie Hill off Museum mile. With over 800 acres of Central Park moments from your door, this is an opportunity to live off Prime Madison Avenue for under a million dollars. Apartment 5B has an oversized social space with an extra wide 23x13 Living room and a separate dining area with beautiful herringbone solid wood floors this space is so large you can be the one to throw the party. And the bonus rare private north facing sunroom is perfect for meditation, yoga, painting, creating or just a simple quiet reading space and more. The oversized corner bedroom is 18 x 12 which is the size of many Living rooms! And this bedroom gets a rare bonus -of facing the beautiful calming space -for a peaceful nights rest. The bedroom suite has a separate dressing area that can function as work from home spot with an abundance of closet space too. There are 2 half baths. One with a sink and tub and one with a sink and toilet. There is a large white kitchen with a brand new never before used stainless steel fridge right near the fabulous dining area. The high ceilings are almost 9FT tall plus storage transfers with at no cost. Located around the corner from the vibrant museum mile and Central Park. Imagine you are surrounded by the Metropolitan museum of art with the Anna Wintour costume center, The Guggenheim and Cooper Hewitt and of course over 800 acres of trees out your door with nature filled Central park including nearby turtle pond, the Great lawn, Central park summer stage, Belvedere castle, various sports courts and of course the iconic Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis serene reservoir is all right here. You are surrounded by conveniences like Whole foods, Morton Williams, Target, Levain bakery, Wonder dining and the best restaurants NYC has to offer including Sfolglia, Island and so much more. A perfect pied a Terre or primary residence this established 100% owner owned coop even has a storage unit that transfers with the purchase of residence #5B. There is even a fitness room. If you ever dreamed of a place to have a calm retreat in your very own apartment located next to museum mile for under a million dollars with a below market maintenance in a white glove coop this is the opportunity of a lifetime. An opportunity to live next to Central park and the Met. Filled with good energy this home was previously owned by the former Director of Education at the Museum of Modern Art and the a curator of Nikon House Gallery, and a regular contributor to Modern and popular Photography. This is where dreams come true. To manage expectations this is a 50% coop with a 2% buyer flip tax and weekday showings only. Pet friendly and storage conveys. Please reach out for private appointment.
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About Carnegie Hill
View All Carnegie Hill ListingsCarnegie Hill is one of Manhattan's most refined and tranquil residential enclaves. Located in the northern section of the Upper East Side, it is defined by its proximity to Central Park and the 'Museum Mile.' The neighborhood is famous for its low-rise historic architecture and grand pre-war cooperatives. It offers a sophisticated, community-oriented atmosphere with top-tier private schools and charming local boutiques.
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47 E 87TH Street #5B, Carnegie Hill, New York County
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