$2,250,000
Updated 3 months ago
Sold

21 East 87th Street, 11-A

Carnegie Hill, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave

6 Rooms2 Beds3 Baths1,800 Square FeetCo-op

$2,250,000
Maintenance$5,156
Price Per SF
$1,250

This property was sold for $2,250,000 on 06/02/26.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • Crown Moldings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Moldings
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Service Entrance
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 21 East 87th Street, 11-A

Elegant, High-Floor Classic Six in Carnegie Hill

Welcome to Apartment 11A at 21 East 87th Street, a gracious prewar residence ideally located on a quiet tree-lined block just moments from Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum. This beautiful home offers timeless elegance and exceptional potential in prime Carnegie Hill.

This sun-drenched home has classic prewar charm with generous room sizes, high beamed ceilings, and a thoughtful layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Its flexible layout allows for the staff room to be seamlessly converted into a 3rd bedroom or Home Office with an en-suite bathroom (see alternate floor plan).

A welcoming foyer opens into an expansive south-facing living room measuring nearly 23 feet long, featuring oversized windows, elegant moldings, and a decorative fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room with ample space for large gatherings and dinner parties.

The home features two spacious bedrooms with double exposures, including a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and excellent natural light. A second bedroom, also generously sized, has an en-suite bathroom and its own walk-in closet. An additional room off the kitchen functions perfectly as a home office, 3rd bedroom, or guest room.

The windowed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, a butler’s pantry, and a pantry closet. There is an in-unit washer and vented dryer. Excellent closet space throughout the apartment and private storage cage.

Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 E. 87th St. is a full-service Emery Roth designed building conveniently located near Central Park, Museum Mile, Butterfield Market, Whole Foods Market, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. There is a 24hr doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage. Pets allowed. Cooperative allows up to 65% financing. 2% flip tax. Capital assessment through Dec. 2026: $413.99/month.

Listing History for 21 East 87th Street, 11-A

Now
06/03/2026
$2,250,000
Sold and Closed by Liz Chiang
Compass
03/24/2026
Contract Signed by Liz Chiang
Compass

Building Details for 21 East 87th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1927
Financing Allowed65%
Floors/Apts13/75
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.22 miles
86 St
0.44 miles
96 St
0.46 miles

Citi Bike

5 Ave & E 87 St
0.08 miles
E 88 St & Park Ave
0.13 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Liz Chiang
Compass

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: 1734969