$3,225,000
Updated 2 years ago
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Westminster House

35 East 85th Street, 7-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Madison Ave & Park Ave

7 Rooms3 Beds3 BathsCo-op

$3,225,000
Maintenance$5,856

This property was sold for $3,225,000 on 05/17/24.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Original Details
  • Pocket Doors
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Wainscoting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Picture Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Service Entrance
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 35 East 85th Street, 7-C

Residence 7C offers a grand scale "classic seven" three or four bedroom layout, and is located at 35 East 85th Street, a red brick post-war full-service cooperative building on a serene, tree-lined block between Park and Madison Avenues.

A gracious and inviting foyer with detailed crown molding and wainscoting is at the center of this home, and has a deep, spacious coat closet. The foyer leads directly to the sun-drenched southern-facing living room which features a large corner picture window that captures views of the majestic columns of Regis High School and the gorgeous steeple and slate roof of the Park Avenue Church. Double pocket doors off the living room lead to what is currently the southern facing den/library. This sizable room offers versatility as a secondary bedroom, with two deep closets providing ample storage space.

A hallway off the central foyer leads to the private bedroom wing. The colossal corner primary bedroom boasts bright southern and western exposures, offering views overlooking Madison Avenue and 85th Street, with Central Park as the backdrop. This nearly 12’ x 20’ bedroom features three massive, fully built-out closets (including two walk in closets), and an ensuite windowed bathroom. The voluminous west facing second bedroom looks out over Madison Avenue and boasts built-in cabinetry including a desk and bookshelves, a walk-in closet, and its own private ensuite bathroom. Also off the bedroom hallway is a door to the library/den/third bedroom, an additional third bathroom, and a massive walk-in storage/linen closet.

At the other end of this commodious home lies a massive south facing dining room that could easily function as a den or fourth bedroom. Adjacent to the dining room is the vast open kitchen, previously expanded to include the former maid's room and now boasting a spacious eat-in area with ample cabinetry and a built-in desk. Two south-facing windows infuse the kitchen with light. A service entrance, coupled with an extraordinary suburban sized pantry/laundry room featuring a washer and vented dryer complete this wing of this remarkable, rambling home. Throughout, abundant closet space seamlessly integrates with numerous original details, including oak parquet flooring and exquisite crown moldings. Heating and cooling are efficiently managed by PTAC units in every room.

Located at the corner of 85th and Madison Avenue, 35 East 85th Street sits adjacent to Robert A.M. Stern’s celebrated new Bellemont Condominium, and is noted for its exceptional services and prime positioning on the Upper East Side. The exquisite mid-century building was erected in 1955 and houses 154 residences across 16 stories. The interconnected south and north towers boast a picturesque indoor walkway passing through a landscaped courtyard. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a delightful 14th floor resident’s terrace with breathtaking vistas, bicycle storage, a central laundry room, and a parking garage with direct access to the building, all complemented by the convenience of full time lobby attendant, separate doorman, resident manager, handyman, and porter.

Central Park is just one short block away, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cooper Hewitt Museum, and Guggenheim are all nearby. World-class restaurants and Madison Avenue boutiques are at your doorstep, and local grocery stores include Butterfield Market, Whole Foods and Fairway.

Pets under 60 pounds and pieds-à-terre are permissible, subject to board approval. Financing up to 75% of the purchase is allowed.


Listing History for 35 East 85th Street, 7-C

Now
05/20/2024
$3,225,000
Sold and Closed by Henry Hershkowitz
Compass
03/07/2024
Contract Signed by Henry Hershkowitz
Compass

Building Details for 35 East 85th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1959
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts16/112
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.19 miles
86 St
0.41 miles
77 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

E 84 St & Park Ave
0.13 miles
5 Ave & E 87 St
0.15 miles

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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: 2073049