$5,995,000
Updated a year ago
Off Market

307 East 87th Street

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Second Ave & First Ave

10 Rooms4 Beds2.5 Baths3,300 Square FeetSingle Family

$5,995,000
floors / apts3 / 1
Lot Size16'x100'
Built Size16'x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$42,060
Price Per SF
$1,817

Listing Features

  • Original Details
  • Restored Details

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard [16'x46']
  • Frontyard [16'x10']
  • Garden [760 SF]
  • Terrace

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Steam Room
  • Wine Cellar

Property Description for 307 East 87th Street

The pinnacle of townhouse living, this 1899 Italianate-style brick home has been fully restored for modern life-welcome to 307 East 87th Street. Draped in wisteria that's truly stunning in full bloom, the home makes an immediate impression. Original details remain intact, complemented by modern upgrades including a newly renovated kitchen; a 778 square foot private garden with landscaping, masonry, and a fire pit; and internal system upgrades.

PARLOR LEVEL: The main entrance opens into a grand foyer rich with original detail and nearly 12-foot ceilings. A sweeping staircase serves as the home's centerpiece, topped by a skylight that brings natural light through the core of the house. Refinished hardwood floors run throughout. Mirrored archways flank the foyer, filtering light into both the study and formal living room. Each room features original moldings, wood-burning fireplaces with ornamented mantels, and built-ins. The front room functions as a study, while the formal living room sits at the rear, overlooking the garden.

GARDEN LEVEL: The garden level, which also has its own street entrance, opens into a fully renovated chef's kitchen at the front of the house. Designed for entertaining, the kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, Wolf range oven, and industrial-inspired finishes, including a custom stainless steel hood. The kitchen flows into a dining area-also usable as a den-centered around another wood-burning fireplace. French doors lead to a fully landscaped backyard, ideal for entertaining. A built-in fire pit and seating area make a strong first impression, with steps ascending to an elevated dining terrace. Thoughtful landscaping and a built-in irrigation system complete the space.

THIRD FLOOR: Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bathroom located in the hallway. The rear bedroom features a wood-burning fireplace framed by built-in shelving and finished closets. The front bedroom, overlooking 87th Street, also offers ample closet space. A laundry room is also located off the main hallway.

FOURTH FLOOR: The primary bedroom faces north and overlooks the backyard. It features a fireplace with built-ins and custom-finished closets. The recently renovated primary bathroom includes a Duravit soaking tub, walk-in shower, and steam room-all illuminated by a second skylight. At the front of the house, a secondary bedroom currently functions as a sitting room or office. Outfitted with built-in storage, display shelving, and large closets, it can easily serve as an additional bedroom or dressing room.

LOWER LEVEL AND ROOFTOP: The basement includes a fully built-out, 1,500-bottle wine cellar with temperature control and a digital catalog, plus a sitting area. Additional storage and mechanical rooms are located just outside the cellar.

OTHER: The home has undergone extensive internal upgrades over the past four years, including a new HVAC system, air handling system, hot water heater, and irrigation system. The roof was also replaced approximately two years ago.


Listing History for 307 East 87th Street

Now
08/14/2025
POM by Ryan McErlean
Douglas Elliman
06/05/2025
$5,995,000
Initial Price by Ryan McErlean
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 307 East 87th Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/1
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.08 miles
86 St
0.27 miles
96 St
0.44 miles
96 St
0.5 miles

Citi Bike

E 88 St & 1 Ave
0.09 miles
E 89 St & 3 Ave
0.17 miles

Ferry

East 90th St
0.44 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Ryan McErlean
Douglas Elliman
Erik Ternon
Douglas Elliman
Noble Black
Douglas Elliman

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: 67899TH