$945,000
Updated 3 years ago
Off Market

525 East 86th Street, 21-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan | York Ave & East End Ave

3.5 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$945,000
Maintenance$2,403

Listing Features

  • BuiltIns
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Closets
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Moldings
  • Track Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wall of Windows
  • Convection Oven
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East River
  • Skyline Views
  • North Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 525 East 86th Street, 21-A

A high-floor spacious one bedroom (convertible two bedroom) Upper East Side home with beautiful open views is now on the market. Rarely available, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Perched on the 21st floor of a full-service building located along the charming townhouses of Henderson Place Historic District and the tranquility of East End Avenue, this special home with panoramic river and open city views is a must-see.

With a window in every room, most double exposures, this light-filled residence is truly one-of-a-kind. Enter this residence and you will immediately notice the unique layout. Far from "cookie-cutter," this one bedroom plus dining alcove apartment has grand proportions. The oversized entry foyer, which could also be used for dining, has two closets, one of which is a walk-in large enough to be a home office and has been fit out with California closets. The large living room has a wall of windows with new HVACs with custom covers and marble tops. There is plenty of space to entertain or just relax and enjoy the view. The corner dining alcove has double exposures and ample storage from built-in cabinetry. This room could easily be converted to a second bedroom. The windowed kitchen features wooden cabinetry, tile flooring, Cesar stone counter tops, a convection oven, and stainless steel appliances. No compromise here- this is a true chef's kitchen! A hallway leads to the bedroom suite, maximizing privacy. The king size bedroom has three windows, double exposure, and a new AC unit, and plenty of space for a full set of furniture. There are three closets in the bedroom hallway and ample space to add a walk-in closet inside the bedroom. The windowed bath is conveniently located next to the bedroom. Other perks of the home include updated electric, beautiful crown molding, and built-in storage.

Located along Henderson Place and East End Avenue, on a quiet part of 86th Street void of commercial enterprise, 525 E 86th Street is a well-established, full-service, post-war cooperative just half a block from Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade. The building has a warm, friendly staff that includes 24-hour doormen and a live-in resident manager. There is a lobby-level windowed gym, central laundry room, storage, bike room, and on-site parking garage. Call apartment 21A home and enjoy the natural beauty and greenery of Carl Schurz Park, a true NYC hidden gem, as your very own backyard. An oasis in the UES, the 15-acre park includes dog runs, Gracie Mansion, children's playground, lovely walks, and the perfect place for riding a bike or enjoying a day outside. Convenient transportation options include the new Second Avenue Q train just minutes away on 86th Street, the 4 5 6 trains just a few blocks further, numerous bus lines including the crosstown to the West side, and the NYC Ferry service from E 90th St. From the Mansion restaurant on the corner, a favorite local spot, to some of the city's top restaurants, enjoy easy access to all that the UES and the city have to offer. Pets and pied-a-terres are permitted. Building allows 70% financing.

Listing History for 525 East 86th Street, 21-A

Now
05/31/2023
TOM by Melissa Sargeantson
Corcoran
04/08/2023
$945,000 [-$50,000] [5%]
Price Drop by Melissa Sargeantson
Corcoran

Building Details for 525 East 86th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1961
Financing Allowed60%
Floors/Apts21/138
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.34 miles

Citi Bike

East End Ave & E 86 St
0.09 miles
E 85 St & York Ave
0.11 miles

Ferry

East 90th St
0.24 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Paul Kolbusz
Corcoran

Upper East Side | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.

With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.

Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .

There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.

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OLR ID: 156151