SOLD FOR $1,275,000
Listed at $1,295,000 · Sold 1.5% below asking · Closed March 19, 2026
$1,275,000
Listed at $1,295,000 $-20,000 vs asking
12 E 87th Street #8C
MLS® #RLS11021869
Listing by ENGEL & VOLKERS NEW YORK CITY
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1910
Year Built
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Property Summary
Description
Nestled on the top floor of The Capitol, a landmark eight-story neo-Renaissance building in Carnegie Hill, apartment 8C offers a fully renovated sanctuary with all the charm expected of this historic gem and luxury details throughout. Just steps from Central Park, Museum Mile, fine dining, and top schools, this quiet, sun-filled one-bedroom home blends impeccable modern upgrades with timeless pre-war elegance. The expansive living room features an 18' custom built-in cabinet and an AV closet, perfect for modern entertainment needs. Brand-new windows usher in natural light, complemented by refinished oak floors throughout. The dining area boasts stylish new cabinetry and a wine cooler, offering a sophisticated space for entertaining. The entirely new kitchen combines style and function, featuring state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a beautifully tiled backsplash. The primary bedroom is an oversized haven, featuring a brand-new 9’ wide closet with additional upper storage, custom millwork, and a sleek radiator cover. Additional storage abounds with five closets and two enclosed storage areas above the washer/dryer. The spa-like bathroom offers radiant heated floors, a bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, double sinks, marble finishes, and ample storage. 8C exemplifies turn-key living with infrastructure upgrades including new plumbing and updated electrical systems. The Capitol offers a part-time doorman (12-8 PM), a live-in superintendent, is Pet-friendly, allows pied-a-terre use, sublets, gifting, co-purchasers, LLC purchases, parents buying for children, and guarantors are all considered on a case-by-case basis, and financing up to 65%. This sophisticated home awaits its next chapter in the heart of Carnegie Hill’s most desirable neighborhood.
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