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$4,000,000

55 E 86th St # 8B

New York, NY, 10028
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4Beds
3Baths
2,200Sqft
$1818$/sqft

Comps

Listing Notes

55 East 86th Street, Apt 8B Rare Upper East Side Condominium! Unique opportunity to own a chic, south-facing seven room prewar condominium home in Carnegie Hill, so close to Central Park! A nice entrance gallery opens to the spacious drawing room with large windows, showcasing hard wood floors, high ceilings, a beautiful library and a wood burning fireplace. Adjacent, through large, elegant doors, the gracious dining room, enhanced with rich wood finishes and custom built-ins, exudes elegance and charm. A substantial dining table anchors the room. Elegant proportions and the inviting layout of both rooms make this home ideal for grand entertainment and everyday living. The thoughtfully designed windowed eat-in-kitchen includes custom cabinetry, generous storage, sleek black countertops and integrated appliances including washer/dryer and ample room for a large dining table. Three spacious bedrooms and a smaller fourth bedroom or office and three full bathrooms complete the lovely layout. This residence offers both comfort and functionality, rarely found at this price point in condominiums of the area. 55 East 86 is in the heart of the Museum mile, elegant boutiques, restaurants, private and public schools, and a glimpse away from Central Park. It is a full-service building, offering 24-hour doormen, a concierge, a live-in super, a gym, a laundry room, a bike room and a private storage room. Dont miss this opportunity to own a sophisticated, European-inspired four-bedroom in one of the most coveted Condominiums of the Upper East Side combining timeless elegance with the flexibility and investment advantages of condo ownership. For primary owners, a STAR abatement may apply. Co-exclusive

Market Insights

Above nearby median+12%

$1818/sqft vs a nearby median of $1625/sqft.

Nearby median$1625/sqft
Nearby properties24
Property size2,200 sqft
  • +12% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,200 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$3.19M$2.82M$3.56M · 25% confidence
vs ask $4.00M+$812k (+20.3%)

Asking price is about 20.3% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$1,400/sqft median across 3 tight comps × 2,200 sqft= $3.08M
  • Transit access+$77k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$77k +2.5%
  • Open DOB violations−$31k −1.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$15k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$108k+3.5%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.

Market Position+12% vs nearby

The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
69 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Mar 5, 2026
Photos
13 photos
Property type
condos
Status
for sale
Last sold
Aug 26, 1994 · $885,000

Features & Amenities

City ViewDoormanElevatorGymDishwasherHardwood FloorsRecreation FacilitiesViewHigh CeilingLibraryFireplaceOfficeDen

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1924
Stories
16
Total units
51
Residential units
46
Building area
1.98 ac
Lot size
11,016 sqft
Land use
Mixed residential and commercial buildings
Building class
RM

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 13, 2026Initial record
$4,000,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations21 open

44 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

28 total recorded

ACRIS documents0

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)13,416

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 10028

  • HEAT/HOT WATER998
  • Illegal Parking943
  • Noise762
  • Maintenance or Facility654
  • Noise - Residential604

Recent DOB

  • Oct 8, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Oct 8, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Oct 7, 2015V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • May 15, 2014V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED

Recent HPD

  • Aug 28, 2025Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET IN THE EN...
  • Aug 28, 2025Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRA...
  • Sep 10, 2002Class B · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
  • Sep 10, 2002Class B · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING [DWNER] LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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