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21 E 87th St Unit 2C New York City, NY 10128
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About 21 E 87th St Unit 2C
Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, apartment 2C is a generously proportioned Classic 8 home (3 beds / 3 baths & home office/4th bedroom) with beautifully renovated bathrooms and kitchen. Upon entering from the semi-private elevator landing, you are welcomed by a stately entrance gallery with marble floors leading to a grand living room featuring eastern exposure, multiple seating areas, 9’2” beamed ceilings, elegant crown molding, and an inviting decorative fireplace. Connected by opaque Bendheim-glass doors, the formal dining room can comfortably accommodate large dinner parties. The recently renovated Scavolini kitchen is a chef’s dream with an enormous amount of counter space and storage, a custom oversized sink, central A/C, and all top-of-the-line appliances: Sub-Zero refrigerator, cooktop, oven, warming drawer, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee machine all by Miele. In addition, there is a full-size bar cabinet complete with a Miele wine refrigerator, beverage refrigerator, freezer with automatic ice maker, and even more storage. The home office/potential 4th bedroom is connected to a beautifully renovated full bathroom which functions well as a powder room. The layout of the public rooms was meticulously designed to create an effortless flow when entertaining guests.<BR><BR>A separate bedroom wing allows for maximum privacy and consists of three spacious bedrooms with custom closets. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, en-suite windowed bathroom and central A/C. The bedroom hallway also has two large storage closets and a linen closet. Additional special features of the apartment include partial central air conditioning, thru-wall air conditioning, pristine hardwood floors, recessed lighting, high ceilings, full size LG washer and dryer, private storage in the basement, classic pre-war charm and modern sophistication.<BR><BR>21 East 87th Street, an Emery Roth designed building, is a highly coveted cooperative in Carnegie Hill. There is a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage for each apt. Pets allowed. It's conveniently located between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue and within steps of Central Park, Museum Mile, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. $747.50/month capital assessment through 2025. Purchaser pays 2% flip tax. 65% financing allowed.
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- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Decorative
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,975,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,590
- HOA Amount: $4,607
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Year Built: 1927
- Living Area: 2,500 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS11028568
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Elizabeth Yu Chiang
- Agent Phone: (917) 584-3212
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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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $182,759. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 21 E 87th St Unit 2C
The listing price of 21 E 87th St Unit 2C property is $3,975,000.
The property 21 E 87th St Unit 2C is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10128.
Active Listing: 21 E 87th St Unit 2C is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 21 E 87th St Unit 2C 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), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property at 21 E 87th St Unit 2C has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 21 E 87th St Unit 2C is 2,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 21 E 87th St Unit 2C is 1927.
This home is located at 21 E 87th St Unit 2C in New York City, NY and zip code 10128 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 2,500 square foot home was built in 1927. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,975,000.
In March 2025 more than 180 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 763 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 693 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between February and March 2025 increased by 5.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.