Upon entering the residence, you are welcomed into a bright and airy living and dining area with quiet rear courtyard exposure enhanced by recessed lighting, elegant wall sconces, and newly installed hardwood flooring throughout. The thoughtful split-bedroom layout provides both privacy and functionality, making the apartment ideal for comfortable everyday living or entertaining guests, with ample closet space throughout.
The renovated open kitchen features hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a full suite of stainless-steel appliances, including a newer refrigerator, microwave, oven, dishwasher and in-unit washer/dryer. Adjacent to the living space, the apartment's enclosed terrace serves as a versatile extension of the home, perfect as a sun-filled lounge, home office, reading nook, or plant-filled retreat. Upgraded outdoor flooring and ceiling fans with lighting add both style and practicality.
Both bedrooms are generously proportioned and filled with natural light. The primary suite has been fully renovated with a modern walk-in shower, while the second bathroom has also been completely updated with new floors, walls, vanity, mirror, and bathtub. Additional upgrades throughout the residence include custom closet shelving, new raised-panel hardwood doors, custom window blinds, ceiling fans, new air conditioners, a new intercom system, and an in-unit Bosch washer and dryer.
233 East 86th Street is a 22-story full-service co-op with a maximum of four apartments per floor, offering residents a full-time doorman, resident manager, beautifully landscaped courtyard garden, newly added gym and co-working space, bicycle storage, complimentary storage areas, central laundry, and a duplex rooftop deck with sweeping city views.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, the building is moments from multiple transportation options including the Q train and the 4/5/6 subway lines, as well as the neighborhood's premier dining, shopping, and cultural destinations. Gourmet markets including Fairway and Whole Foods are nearby, along with countless neighborhood favorites.
The building permits pieds-à-terre, guarantors, gifting, and washer/dryers, and welcomes pets. A liberal sublet policy is in place and up to 80% financing is allowed.
This turnkey home combines generous proportions, extensive renovations, and exceptional outdoor space in one of Manhattan's most convenient and desirable neighborhoods.
Assessment of $1147 until March 31 2027
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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.