SOLD FOR $1,100,000
· Closed February 24, 2022
170 E 88TH Street #PHF
MLS® #RLS10757579
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Nov 13, 2021 | $1,100,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $1,100,000 | - |
Description
Glorious light, soaring ceilings, private terrace, wood burning fireplace, your own sauna . . . you can have it all in this spacious one bedroom 1.5 bath duplex. Nestled on the top two floors of 170 East 88th Street, allows for this romance filled home to have greenhouse style windows that flow wall to wall and curve to the sky, flooding both levels of the home with sun all day.
Highlighting the living room is a beautiful fireplace, oversized window and sliding glass doors to a charming planting balcony, and the two-story ceiling to the greenhouse windows. The sunny filled bedroom is on the second level, and has great closets, a full bath and a sauna.
The beautifully paved terrace has a brick and stone parapet wall, giving it a sense of cosines and privacy; a wonderful "open air living room" to relax or work, dine or party, sunbathe or watch the night sky.
The kitchen has an open counter to the dining area. Excellent closet space throughout. Primary bath has a window. Note, building permits washer/dryers.
170 East 88th is an 8 story Cooperative built in 1980, and has thirty-seven units. There is a live-in super, laundry room, package room. Pets are welcome. Purchasers may finance up to 75%. Pied-a-terre permitted. Co-purchasing permitted with board approval.
In the neighborhood is a Whole Foods , Fairway, 92nd Street Y, Museum Mile, Central Park, 4/5/6 and Q trains, and Uptown, Downtown, and Cross town 86th Street bus lines.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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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341
Median Asking Price
$1.67M
Median $/Sqft
$1,498
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
20
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
41
Median Sale Price
$1.59M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/14/26, 5:56 AM EST
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170 E 88TH Street #PHF, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,008 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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