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SOLD FOR $1,700,000

· Closed September 9, 2022

250 E 87th Street #5-G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,700,000

$1,214 per sq ft

250 E 87th Street #5-G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10797155

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Maxwell Jacobs, Inc.

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

1,400

Sq. Ft.

1971

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Year Built 1971
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,328.07/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 30

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 30
Exposure East,North,West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Year Built 1971
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1532/22

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 29, 2022 $1,700,000 -
Price Reduced Sep 21, 2022 $1,750,000 +2.9%

Description

CLOSED: 9/9/2022. This Converted 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath home provides a huge, sunny and cleverly integrated office/den that can easily serve as a spacious 3rd Bed/Guest room. With BALCONY, SOUNDPROOFED SLIDING WINDOWS and Through-the-Wall HVACS in every room, you will find the answer to peaceful, civilized and flexible living without compromise within this well managed and financially fit Coop that delivers an ABUNDANCE of AMENITIES...and LOW MAINTENANCE. Upon entry, you will find...

. Two Closets and POWDER ROOM followed by ...

. A BERTAZZONI clad OPEN EAT-IN KITCHEN with DOUBLE WINDOWS - smartly designed and ideally situated for casual meals, homework time AND cocktail hour.

. A LIVING & DINING ROOM adorned with subtle millwork, a gallery wall for Art Lovers, Recessed Lighting plus a BALCONY for gracious entertaining.

. A VERSATILE and SUNNY TRIPLE-WINDOWED EAST-FACING OFFICE / DEN with dedicated HVAC and French Pocket Doors that open to the full length of the Living room and close for total privacy. (This room easily becomes a spacious 3rd Bedroom with the simple addition of a closet OR the erected wall can be easily removed to regain the full proportion of the original enormous Living Room -- see both floorpans.)

Down the Bedroom Hallway, you will find...

. A LARGE QUIET EAST FACING SECOND BEDROOM easily accommodating a KING (or two Princes or Princesses) with Double Closet and a Bathroom (w/ Tub) directly opposite.

. A LARGE QUIET EAST FACING PRIMARY EN-SUITE BEDROOM also fit for a KING with ENLARGED BATHROOM (w/Shower) and DOUBLE DEEP CLOSET.

COOP AMENITIES: A DEEPLY DISCOUNTED GARAGE for shareholders ($350) with direct access from building. A ROOF-TOP SUITE fully appointed with Outdoor Adult and Kiddie Pools, Outdoor Shower and Sundecks, an AWNING for SHADED SEATING, a Solarium Lounge/Party Room, Catering Kitchen, Gym with his and her Changing Rooms. Circular Driveway, Landscaped Garden, Bike Room, Large Inexpensive Laundry Room, Luggage Room, huge new Package Room and Bulk Rate Spectrum (FIOS also available). Electric is sub-metered reflecting individual usage.

THE NEWBURY: An amenity rich Upper East Side Coop with 209 apartments, recognized for its remarkable Financial Fitness, is a needle in the haystack with NO UNDERLYING MORTGAGE, No Assessments and genuinely Low Maintenance. It is impeccably maintained by an attentive staff of 22 led by Resident Manager with Full-time Doormen, Concierge, Handymen and Porters. THE VERY ULTIMATE IN CONVENIENCE and just steps from the Second Avenue Q-Line Subway, Cross-Town Bus, Limited Bus and Lexington Ave Subway, it is centrally located between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park amidst countless restaurants, fitness and shopping options including: the newly opened Target, Whole Foods, Fairway Market, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Anita Gelato, BareBurger, Eli's, Shake Shack, Levain Bakery, Tal Bagel, Le Pain Quotidien, Green Kitchen, Little Frog, Elio's, Cafe D'Alsace, San Matteo Pizza, Williamsburg Pizza, Blue Mercury, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, H&M, Equinox Fitness, Soul Cycle, Lululemon, Athleta, Best Buy, AMC Orpheum 7 Theater, Biscuits & Bath, and Butterfield Market.

Pied-a-Terres permitted.
Pet Friendly.
Financing Max: 67%
Showing Weekdays with 24 Hour Notice
Weekend 'OH' Showings by Appointment Only.
Broker Previews are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Balcony Building Roof Deck Balcony

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,328.07/mo
Sale Price $1,700,000
Previous Price $1,750,000

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

333

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,527

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

38

Median Sale Price

$1.56M

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

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1970
Year Built
56 years old
30
Floors
258
Residential Units
C2-8A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $49,129,650
Land Value: $4,277,700
Exemptions: $225,546

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

Lot Area: 25,177 SF
Building Area: 363,389 SF
Built FAR: 14.43
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $2,328.07 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 1,400 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1971, making it approximately 55 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.

At the current list price of $1,700,000 for 1,400 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,214. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10797155
First Listed: 4/29/2022
Price Changed: 9/21/2022
Closed: 9/9/2022
Contract Date: 4/28/2022

Listing Courtesy of Maxwell Jacobs, Inc. - Robin Lee Portnoy

Listing Contact: (917) 865-9429

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