#RLS11028588, EVA PENSON, Listing Office: Sothebys International Realty

12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B New York City, NY 10128
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About 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B
***SPONSOR SALE*** Imagine a once-in-a-lifetime, blank-slate opportunity to craft an unrivaled penthouse residence just off Fifth Avenue and across the street from the Guggenheim. This ESTATE CONDITION Carnegie Hill three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, Gilded Age duplex delivers all that and more with regal pre-war details including a wood-burning fireplace, large private terrace and modern condominium amenities in a full-service Rosario Candela building, just steps from Fifth Avenue. Offered in white box condition, this expansive residence invites you to let your imagination run wild while creating a glamorous penthouse worthy of its refined surroundings. A gracious foyer flanked by a powder room, coat closet and elegant curved staircase makes a dramatic first impression. Ahead, the living and dining rooms welcome lavish gatherings alongside north-facing windows and a wide east-facing terrace with incredible light. A large kitchen completes the main-floor layout. Above, an owner's suite offers bright double exposures and an en suite windowed bath; the two secondary bedrooms also include private windowed baths. The home also offers an in-unit washer and dryer. Designed by Candela in 1931, 12 East 88th was converted to condominium ownership in 2017. Today's residents enjoy a classic canopy entry, full-time doorman/concierge service, a resident manager, a package room, laundry, resident lounge, plus a state-of-the-art-gym and children's playroom that opens into a landscaped garden terrace. This home also comes with a storage unit. From its revered position between Fifth and Madison Avenues, this home embraces both residential serenity and easy accessibility to the coveted Upper East Side lifestyle. Wonderful boutiques and cafés line nearby 86th Street and Madison. Central Park and the Reservoir unfold just feet from the front door, and revered Museum Mile institutions, including the Guggenheim, Neue Galerie and the Met, put breathtaking art just minutes away. Transportation is effortless, with 4/5/6 and Q trains, excellent bus service and Citi Bike all within reach. Taxes shown are for primary resident owners. Non-primary resident owners pay $3364.56
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- List Price: $5,000,000
- Price/SqFt: $2,281
- HOA Amount: $4237 Monthly
- Year Built: 1931
- Living Area: 2,192 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS20026821
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Thomas W Hollingsworth
- Agent Phone: (917) 686-4498
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
PS 77 Lower Lab School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.5 mi
•1700 3rd Ave
7
P.S. 198 Isador E. Ida Straus School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•1700 3rd Ave Frnt 1
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $182,759. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is $200k+ annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B
The listing price of 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B property is $5,000,000.
The property 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10128.
Active Listing: 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), PS 77 Lower Lab School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 198 Isador E. Ida Straus School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), East Side Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 171 Patrick Henry School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Life Sciences Secondary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B has 3 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B is 2,192 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B is 1931.
This home is located at 12 E 88th St Unit Ph11/12B in New York City, NY and zip code 10128 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 2,192 square foot home was built in 1931. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,000,000.
Over 207 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 737 listings were sold below the listed price and 936 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in New York City, NY increased by 0.3% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 121 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $875,081 during the same period.