$2,250,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

3 East 85th Street, 5-AB

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

6 Rooms3 Beds2.5 BathsCo-op

$2,250,000
Maintenance$3,617

This property was sold for $2,250,000 on 06/12/25.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • BuiltIns
  • Combined Apartment
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Refinished Floors
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Oversized Tub
  • Powder Room
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Central Park
  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • No Dogs. Cats Allowed.
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 3 East 85th Street, 5-AB

Indulge in turnkey Upper East Side luxury in this beautifully updated, expansive three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom co-op featuring stunning designer interiors and an exceptional location just inches from Central Park and the Met. A gracious foyer welcomes you inside this serene uptown oasis where soaring beamed ceilings rise above refinished herringbone hardwood floors, regal millwork, freshly painted art walls and oversized windows trimmed with custom blinds. A powder room and smart storage cupboards integrated into wide door casings add convenience to the entryway. Ahead, you're invited to relax and unwind in the elegant living room, where the stately wood-burning fireplace is flanked by window seats and a glimpse of Central Park and the museum. Plan your next dinner party in a breathtaking dining area wrapped in a hand-painted pastoral wall mural spanning six walls. A hidden door here opens to more artfully concealed storage. The windowed kitchen boasts updated floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, bottom-freezer refrigerator, dishwasher and built-in microwave. The desirable semi-split layout begins with a tranquil primary suite featuring a sprawling king-size layout, generous closet space and a southern exposure. The renovated en suite bathroom impresses with a frameless glass shower, roomy vanity and handsome fixtures surrounded by floor-to-ceiling marble tile. In a separate wing, two spacious and bright secondary bedrooms feature large closets, built-ins and access to a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a large tub/shower. A basement storage unit completes this exquisite Upper East Side sanctuary. 3 East 85th Street is a lovely limestone Italian Renaissance building known as one of the first creations of notable architect J.E.R. Carpenter. The pet-friendly cooperative offers live-in resident manager service, laundry and storage. Pieds-à-terre, guarantors and 75% financing are permitted. From this revered Metropolitan Museum Historic District location between Fifth and Madison avenues, you're surrounded by coveted Upper East Side amenities. Wonderful boutiques and cafés line nearby 86th Street and Madison. Central Park and the Reservoir unfold less than 200 feet from your front door, and revered Museum Mile institutions, including the Met and Guggenheim, showcase breathtaking works of art mere minutes away. Transportation is effortless, with 4/5/6 and Q trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all within reach.

Listing History for 3 East 85th Street, 5-AB

Now
06/12/2025
$2,250,000
Sold and Closed by Alexander Daigh
Compass
02/18/2025
Contract Signed by Alexander Daigh
Compass

Building Details for 3 East 85th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1913
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts9/28
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.28 miles

Citi Bike

5 Ave & E 87 St
0.11 miles
Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.19 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: 1731979