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49 E 86th St # 3B
Listing Notes
Residence 3B offers a rare opportunity to craft a bespoke home in the heart of Carnegie Hill, one of Manhattans most storied and sought-after enclaves. Perched above Madison Avenue and moments from Central Park, this sun-filled corner residence combines classic prewar elegance with exceptional renovation potential. Currently configured as a two-bed, two-bath home, the residence features gracious proportions, oversized windows, and desirable south and west exposures that flood the interiors with natural light throughout the day. The expansive entertaining spaces lend themselves beautifully to a refined living and dining experience. The entryway sets the tone for the residence and offers the perfect canvas for custom millwork, curated art display, or a sophisticated bar for entertaining. The kitchen, positioned just off the dining area, can be fully reimagined into a chefs kitchen tailored to contemporary living. The private bedroom wing is thoughtfully separated from the public spaces. The generously proportioned secondary bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or library. The corner primary suite enjoys dual exposures and ample space for a re-envisioned en-suite bath and custom walk-in closet. A second full bathroom conveniently serves the additional bedroom and guests. Residence 3B presents a true blank canvasan exceptional opportunity to design a custom residence of enduring elegance in a premier Upper East Side cooperative. 49 East 86th Street is a distinguished full-service Art Deco cooperative built in 1931 by the acclaimed firm Pennington & Lewis. The building offers a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, bike room, laundry facilities, private storage, and is pet-friendly. Perfectly situated on Carnegie Hills Gold Coast, residents enjoy immediate access to Central Park, Madison Avenue boutiques, world-class dining, cultural institutions, and convenient transportation.
Market Insights
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- 8 nearby properties available for comparison.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- Square footage is missing, so valuation should lean more heavily on comps and condition.
Estimated Monthly Payment
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- Principal & interest$5,189
- Property tax (est.)$894
- Home insurance (est.)$325
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 48 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Mar 26, 2026
- Photos
- 12 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1931
- Stories
- 18
- Total units
- 48
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 1.99 ac
- Lot size
- 6,220 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
42 total recorded against the building
1 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: heat/hot water
Top complaint types in ZIP 10028
- HEAT/HOT WATER997
- Illegal Parking940
- Noise757
- Maintenance or Facility654
- Noise - Residential603
Recent DOB
- Apr 22, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE
- Aug 21, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE
- Aug 20, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE
- Aug 19, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EARCX-FAILURE TO SUBMIT EER NONE
Recent HPD
- Oct 25, 2016Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
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