Seller's Agent in 2025
Joan Swift
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(917) 991-1590
3 in this area
28 Total Sales
12 E 87th St Unit 6A New York, NY 10128
Carnegie Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,290,000 - $1,386,075
2
Beds
2
Baths
--
Sq Ft
$3,702/ mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Views
- 5-minute walk to 86 Street (4,5,6 Line)
- High-Rise Condominium
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
- Community Storage Space
- 3-minute walk to Ancient Playground
About This Home
As of February 2025Just half a block from Central Park, The Capitol sits ideally between 5th and Madison Avenues on 87th Street. 6A is a gracious, split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with streaming light, generous room proportions and tall ceilings up to 9'9". This stately home awaits a new chapter, the perfect project for the next owner to imagine a fresh take on pre-war charm.
An entry foyer with coat closet leads to a wide reception gallery perfect to hang art and design a seating moment. The combination living/dining room has exquisite custom bookcases, a fireplace, and large windows facing North, all overlooking the treetops of 87th Street. The windowed kitchen has extensive storage and an eat-in breakfast bar. The primary bedroom also faces North over 87th Street with a grand dressing area, walk-in-closet and en-suite bath. Completing this lovely home is a second bedroom, facing South, with ample closet space and its own en-suite bath.
Built in 1912 at 8 stories tall, The Capitol was one of the early "skyscrapers" in Carnegie Hill. This pet friendly cooperative, built of glazed terracotta tiles and Roman bricks in Neo-Renaissance style, has a live-in superintendent and a part time doorman (12pm until 8pm). Washer/dryers, pied-a-terre use, sublets, gifting, co-purchasers, LLC purchases, parents buying for children, and guarantors are all considered on a case-by-case basis. The building allows up to 65% financing and there is a 1% flip tax is payable by the Seller. Note showings are only permitted Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, and 24-hour's notice to show is requested.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10301202913 Listed on: 05/23/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1920
HOA Fees
- $3,702 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 6th floor
Interior Spaces
- Decorative Fireplace
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Property Views
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0061 / 01498
Community Details
Overview
- 25 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- The Capitol Condos
- Carnegie Hill Subdivision
- 8-Story Property
Amenities
- Community Storage Space
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2025 02/25/25 | Sold | $1,450,000 | -2.7% | -- |
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2024 09/24/24 | Price Changed | $1,490,000 | -3.9% | -- |
| 07/17/2024 07/17/24 | Price Changed | $1,550,000 | -11.4% | -- |
| 05/23/2024 05/23/24 | For Sale | $1,750,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $514,532 | $4,344,750 | $922,500 | $3,422,250 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joan Swift
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Benjamin Franco
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Benjamin Franco
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(212) 891-7049
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non Member
Non Member Office
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10988877
APN: 01498-00616A
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