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233 East 88th Street, 3-E
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave
5.5 Rooms3 Beds1.5 Baths730 Square FeetCo-op
$560,000
Maintenance$1,238
Price Per SF
$767
This property was sold for $560,000 on 07/02/26.
Listing Features
- High Ceilings
- W/D Hookups
- Powder Room
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 233 East 88th Street, 3-E
Rare 3-Bedroom Co-op with 1.5 Baths & Storage in Prime Upper East Side
This is a rare opportunity to own a flexible and spacious home in the heart of the Upper East Side. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block just off Second Avenue, apartment 3E at 233 East 88th Street is a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath co-op offering approximately 730 square feet of well-proportioned living space in a charming pre-war building. Whether you're seeking a functional 3-bedroom layout or envisioning a reimagined 2-bedroom with a generous primary suite, this apartment offers the perfect canvas to customize to your needs.
The home features hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and oversized south-facing windows that flood the space with natural light. The spacious living room and separate kitchen provide a solid foundation for a smart renovation or comfortable move-in as-is. Additional highlights include a rare half bath in a pre-war co-op, washer/dryer hook-up potential, and a dedicated 72-cubic-foot private storage unit in the basement.
Built in 1920, this intimate, 10-unit co-op is financially sound and well-maintained, with low monthly maintenance of just $1,180. The building is pet-friendly and allows co-purchasing, gifting, and subletting after two years of ownership (for up to four years within a six-year window). Pieds-à-terre and guarantors are also considered, offering excellent flexibility for buyers.
Situated just two blocks from the Q train and a short distance from the 4/5/6 subway lines, this location offers quick access to Midtown and beyond. You're also just blocks from Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, and a wide variety of shops, grocery stores, and restaurants that make Yorkville one of Manhattan's most livable neighborhoods.
With its ideal blend of space, light, and location-not to mention the upside potential-233 East 88th Street #3E is a standout value on the Upper East Side and a unique chance to create the home you've always envisioned.
Other Important Features:
W/D hook up available
Bring your contractor and creativity!
Building Details for 233 East 88th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1920
Floors/Apts5/10
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.14 miles
86 St
0.19 miles
96 St
0.4 miles
96 St
0.4 miles
Citi Bike
E 89 St & 3 Ave
0.05 miles
E 91 St & 2 Ave
0.16 miles
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: 2160878
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