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SOLD FOR $1,400,000

· Closed December 10, 2022

235 E 87th Street #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,400,000

235 E 87th Street #5-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10835547

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,341/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 12
View City
Exposure South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1963
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1533/122

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 8, 2022 $1,400,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 10, 2022 $1,499,000 +7.1%

Description

FLEX 3 BEDROOM currently configured as a 2 bedroom + dining room, 2 bath home with a large and very deep balcony. 5C is one of the most renovated homes to be listed in years at The Plymouth House, a full service building. This *move-in ready* home has a sunny south exposure and large OUTDOOR SPACE, 19 ft x 7ft approximately. Maintenance includes electric, gas, heat and AC. 11 windows have south exposure plus the glass balcony door has west exposure. The windows have motorized shades.
FLOORPLAN: The floor plan can flex to a 3rd room for an office or guest room. The entertaining space is 30 ft x 20 ft and it opens to a large outdoor space. The living room has approximately 20 ft of south facing windows with city views.
PRIMARY: The primary bedroom has a 10 ft x 6 ft walk-in closet, a built-in desk space by the window, an en-suite bath with a step in shower. A bathtub is in the other bathroom.
SECOND BEDROOM: This is a large bedroom also overlooking the outdoor space. It has a custom closet and direct access to the 2nd bathroom but it is not inside the bedroom.
KITCHEN: The open kitchen is ideal for entertaining with a large island + wine refrigerator. There is a pantry and the dining area can be closed off from the kitchen with the pocket door.
SHOWINGS: Please allow 24 hours notice for showings.
BUILDING: The building has a laundry room, 24 hour doorman and live in super. Hallways and the new lobby were recently completed. The furnished and planted rooftop has a grill. Wholefoods is on the corner of Third Avenue and 87th. Garage in the building and across the street.
3 blocks to Central Park. block to the Q train entrance. 2 blocks to the 4,5,6 express trains. There is a 2% flip tax. Pied a terre is case by case. Pet Policy: 1 dog up to 40 lbs. 1 cat allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Pantry Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck Terrace

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,341/mo
Sale Price $1,400,000
Previous Price $1,499,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,536

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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235 E 87th Street #5-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $98,820
Land Value: $15,780
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,000 SF
Building Area: 1,656 SF
Built FAR: 0.83
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $3,341 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1963, making it approximately 63 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10835547
First Listed: 3/8/2022
Price Changed: 12/10/2022
Closed: 12/10/2022
Contract Date: 3/8/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Caleb Loftus

Listing Contact: (201) 253-5818

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