Estimated payment $44,876/month
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- 5-minute walk to 86 Street (4,5,6 Line)
- High Ceiling
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake Rated A
- City View
- 4-minute walk to Ancient Playground
About This Home
21 East 87th Street, #7B
Spacious, light flooded, prewar, 9-room apartment in prime Carnegie Hill location, this gracious property has the original floorplan and has been beautifully maintained by the same family for about eighty years. It formerly housed a magnificent, world renowned collection of Old Master drawings.
One enters the apartment through an elevator vestibule, shared by one other tenant, into a large foyer leading into a grand, east-facing living room with decorative fireplace and two large, double-hung windows overlooking Madison Avenue. The adjacent formal dining room, easily seating twelve, is linked to the kitchen by a butler’s pantry with sink, refrigerator and dishwasher. In the eat-in kitchen, there is a washer/dryer and, off it, two maid’s rooms with a connecting bath.
The four good-sized bedrooms, all accessed from corridors off the foyer, face south and have ample closet space. The primary one, serviced by a large fitted dressing room closet, is situated on the corner and therefore also has a wonderful, additional eastern exposure and a view overlooking the Park Avenue Synagogue. It has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. One of the three bedrooms also has a small bathroom en suite, while the other two (one now used as a library) have a larger connecting bathroom that also provides a powder room for the apartment
Apartments in the B-line of 21 East 87th Street rarely come on the market. Designed by Emery Roth in 1927, this building, situated near some of the best schools, restaurant and museums in New York City, is one of the most sought-after on the upper Eastside. It is a full-service building with resident super and full-time doormen, as well as such amenities as a gym, a central laundry, bike storage, and a private storage unit.
There is a 2% flip tax. 65% financing permitted. Current monthly assessment of $515.08 through 2026.
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 17,836 Sq Ft Lot
HOA Fees
- $6,416 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 7th floor
Interior Spaces
- 2,638 Sq Ft Home
- High Ceiling
- Decorative Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- City Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0014 / 01499
Community Details
Overview
- 72 Units
- Upper East Side Subdivision
- 13-Story Property
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Bike Room
Recreation
- Fitness Center
About This Building
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 05/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/24/2026 04/24/26 | Price Changed | $5,750,000 | -7.2% | $2,180 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2026 04/07/26 | For Sale | $6,195,000 | -- | $2,348 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20081893
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