$1,450,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

The Capitol

12 East 87th Street, 6-A

Carnegie Hill, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op

$1,450,000
Maintenance$3,702

This property was sold for $1,450,000 on 02/25/25.

Listing Features

  • Deco Fireplace
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [9.9']
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 12 East 87th Street, 6-A

Just half a block from Central Park, The Capitol sits ideally between 5th and Madison Avenues on 87th Street. 6A is a gracious, split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with streaming light, generous room proportions and tall ceilings up to 9'9". This stately home awaits a new chapter, the perfect project for the next owner to imagine a fresh take on pre-war charm.

An entry foyer with coat closet leads to a wide reception gallery perfect to hang art and design a seating moment. The combination living/dining room has exquisite custom bookcases, a fireplace, and large windows facing North, all overlooking the treetops of 87th Street. The windowed kitchen has extensive storage and an eat-in breakfast bar. The primary bedroom also faces North over 87th Street with a grand dressing area, walk-in-closet and en-suite bath. Completing this lovely home is a second bedroom, facing South, with ample closet space and its own en-suite bath.

Built in 1912 at 8 stories tall, The Capitol was one of the early "skyscrapers" in Carnegie Hill. This pet friendly cooperative, built of glazed terracotta tiles and Roman bricks in Neo-Renaissance style, has a live-in superintendent and a part time doorman (12pm until 8pm). Washer/dryers, pied-a-terre use, sublets, gifting, co-purchasers, LLC purchases, parents buying for children, and guarantors are all considered on a case-by-case basis. The building allows up to 65% financing and there is a 1% flip tax is payable by the Seller. Note showings are only permitted Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, and 24-hour's notice to show is requested.


Listing History for 12 East 87th Street, 6-A

Now
02/25/2025
$1,450,000
Sold and Closed by Joan Swift
Douglas Elliman
2025

Building Details for 12 East 87th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1912
Financing Allowed65%
Floors/Apts9/29
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.26 miles
86 St
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

5 Ave & E 87 St
0.04 miles
E 88 St & Park Ave
0.19 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Joan Swift
Douglas Elliman
Benjamin Franco
Douglas Elliman

Carnegie Hill | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Carnegie Hill is a small neighborhood at the northern tip of the Upper East Side that borders Central Park. It is steeped in history, great wealth, architecture and culture. It is known for its world-class museums and its rows of historic mansions. Nothing much changes here as the entire area is landmarked, preventing the proliferation of high-rise developments. Thus the buildings stay a human scale, the sky is aplenty and the neighborhood kind of feels like a small town to its long time residents.

The name Carnegie Hill is derived from the industrial magnate Andrew Carnegie, when Carnegie decided to build himself a mansion at 91st Street and Fifth Avenue….

Carnegie Hill is a family neighborhood with old fashioned upper crust money. The mid-rise co-ops that line the avenues are among the most prestigious addresses in the city. The avenues are lined with small restaurants, boutique shops

The residential towers that have proliferated on the eastside of Third Avenue in the East 90s simply do not exist between Lexington and Fifth.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 2088729