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SOLD FOR $998,000

· Closed November 15, 2022

515 E 88TH Street #5E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$998,000

515 E 88TH Street #5E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10808646

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,649/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 5
Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1585-0008-00515-000-000005E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jul 5, 2022 $1,235,000 -
Price Reduced Nov 15, 2022 $988,000 -20.0%
Currently May 4, 2026 $998,000 +1.0%

Description

Repriced to sell!
Such a beautiful space to call HOME!

Top floor apartment 5E at 515 East 88th Street offers these wonderful features:
Sunny South street exposures
2 full bedrooms with great closets
Extra "bonus" room with window and closet - perfect for Home Office or Nursery (or amazing walk-in closet!)
Renovated open country style kitchen with 2 windows and a seated bar area
2 full windowed bathrooms
Through-wall air conditioners
Ceiling fans in living room and primary bedroom
An Incredibly LOW monthly maintenance!
Please note, effective 8/1 there will be a small monthly fuel surcharge of $82.43

515 East 88th is a quiet Upper Eastside (Yorkville) elevator boutique coop with live-in super, laundry room (w/d not permitted in apartments), storage (wait list) and bike room.
The coop permits pied-a-terre purchasers, subletting after 2 years (in 1 year increments) and pets (for owners, not tenants). Co-purchasers/guarantors/gifting permitted on a case-by-base basis.
There is a 1% flip tax.

Close to Carl Schurz Park, dog run, Whole Foods, restaurants, M86 crosstown bus, M31 bus and the convenience of the Q train just a few blocks away.

Schedule a visit - you will not be disappointed!

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,649/mo
Original Price $1,235,000
Sale Price $998,000
Previous Price $988,000

The 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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Active Listings

334

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

22

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

36

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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Location

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515 E 88TH Street #5E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and EAST END AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4-1
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $85,680
Land Value: $11,460
Exemptions: $1,420

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 1,930 SF
Building Area: 2,004 SF
Built FAR: 1.04
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,649 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10808646
First Listed: 7/5/2022
Price Changed: 11/15/2022
Closed: 11/15/2022
Contract Date: 7/5/2022

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Robyn Frank

Listing Contact: (917) 207-0221

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