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$2,650,000

21 E 90th St # 3B

New York, NY, 10128
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2Beds
2Baths
1,800Sqft
$1306$/sqft

Listing Notes

Elegant, Pre-war Classic Six in Carnegie Hill Welcome to Apartment 8A at 21 East 87th Street, a prewar corner apartment ideally located on a quiet tree-lined block just moments away from Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum. This beautiful residence offers timeless elegance and exceptional potential in prime Carnegie Hill. This sunny and quiet home has classic prewar charm, with generous room sizes, high-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and a thoughtful layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Its flexible layout allows for the staff room to be seamlessly converted into a 3rd bedroom or Home Office. A welcoming gallery opens into an expansive south-facing living room measuring nearly 23 feet long with elegant moldings and a decorative fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room with ample space for large gatherings and dinner parties. This home has two spacious bedrooms with double exposures, including a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and excellent natural light. A second bedroom, also generously sized and bright, has an en-suite bathroom and a large closet. An additional room off the kitchen functions perfectly as a home office, 3rd bedroom, or guest room. The eat-in-kitchen features an oversized window, custom-designed solid wood cabinetry with excellent storage, stainless steel appliances, a butler's pantry, and a pantry closet. There is an in-unit washer and dryer. Excellent closet space throughout the apartment and a private storage cage. Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 E. 87th Street is a full-service Emery Roth designed building conveniently located near Central Park, Museum Mile, Butterfield Market, Whole Foods Market, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. There is a 24-hr doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage. Pets allowed. Cooperative allows up to 65% financing. 2% flip tax. Capital assessment through Dec. 2026: $385.11/month.

Market Insights

Near nearby median-4.3%

$1306/sqft vs a nearby median of $1365/sqft.

Nearby median$1365/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,800 sqft
  • -4.3% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,800 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$2.53M$2.32M$2.75M · 55% confidence
vs ask $2.65M+$119k (+4.5%)

Asking price is about 4.5% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$1,365/sqft median across 3 tight comps × 1,800 sqft= $2.46M
  • Pre-war character+$61k +2.5%
  • Transit access+$12k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$74k+3.0%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-4.3% vs nearby

The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
0 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
May 12, 2026
Photos
8 photos
Property type
coop
Status
for sale

Features & Amenities

DoormanElevatorGymSecurity FeaturesFireplaceRecreation FacilitiesWasher DryerHigh CeilingEnsuiteWalk In ClosetHardwood FloorsHome OfficeOfficeDenExercise Room

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1927
Stories
14
Total units
55
Residential units
50
Building area
2.40 ac
Lot size
11,102 sqft
Land use
Multi-family elevator buildings
Building class
D4

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 12, 2026Initial record
$2,650,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations5 open

91 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

0 total recorded

ACRIS documents122

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

311 calls (12 mo)11,037

Top: noise - residential

Top complaint types in ZIP 10128

  • Noise - Residential1,076
  • Illegal Parking1,067
  • HEAT/HOT WATER977
  • Street Condition559
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION486

Recent DOB

  • Dec 1, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE
  • Aug 2, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • Nov 10, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Nov 10, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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