121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

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Description

Location!  Location!  Location!  Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to make this sunny and renovated studio apartment between Park and Lexington Avenues your new home.  Just 2 flights up, this charming apartment is move-in ready with sunny southern exposures, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a storage unit that will trade with the apartment.
The renovated, windowed kitchen is appointed with marble countertops, contrasting dark wooden cabinetry and stylish fixtures.  The windowed bathroom is
...Location!  Location!  Location!  Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to make this sunny and renovated studio apartment between Park and Lexington Avenues your new home.  Just 2 flights up, this charming apartment is move-in ready with sunny southern exposures, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a storage unit that will trade with the apartment.

The renovated, windowed kitchen is appointed with marble countertops, contrasting dark wooden cabinetry and stylish fixtures.  The windowed bathroom is also updated with a new marble-topped vanity, crisp white wall tiles and a bathtub/shower combo.

121 and adjacent 123 E.88th Street make up a 30-unit boutique cooperative, comprised completely of 1-bedroom units.  The building has a wonderful community, is well-managed and has an excellent Superintendent. The building has common laundry and private storage bins assigned to each shareholder. Residents love the prime location with easy access to the 4/5/6 trains and just a little further to the Second Avenue Q train. Enjoy Central Park and the museum mile just moments away as well as the neighborhood cafes, restaurants and boutiques. 1 dog up to 40 pounds is permitted or a cat.

Listing Agents

  1. Paul Zweben

    Paul Zweben

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    paul.zweben@compass.com

    P: (917)-207-7012

  2. Carolyn Zweben

    Carolyn Zweben

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  3. Heather Burns

    Heather Burns

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    heather.burns@compass.com

    P: (646)-573-3573

  4. Brittany Smith

    Brittany Smith

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    brittanysmith@compass.com

    P: (347)-845-5016

Amenities

  • Corner Unit
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk Up
  • Laundry in Building
  • Dishwasher
  • Foyer
  • Windowed Kitchen
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 02:38 PM

Property Details for 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

StatusActive
Days on Market15
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,095 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms2.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1910
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%
Compensation RemarksFlip tax: $8/share paid by seller

Building

121 E 88th St

15 Units5 StoriesBuilt in 1910

Location

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Building Information for 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

Building/Complex121 E 88th StFloor3Stories5Residences15Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Detailsone dog up to 40 lbs or one catYear Built1910Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$2,923 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,828

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,095

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$375,000
Nov 8, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022112300908001

$350,000

+3.5% / yr

Aug 10, 2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10789246

$350,000
Apr 7, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10789246

$359,000
Mar 25, 2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10088911

Mar 25, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014032501002001

$259,500

-2.3% / yr

Aug 12, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10088911

$275,000
Oct 19, 2005

Sold

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
Oct 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005101801011001

$315,000

+39.9% / yr

Jun 24, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
Jun 15, 2005

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
Mar 15, 2005

Price Change

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
Feb 22, 2005

Price Change

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$335,000
Feb 7, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$299,000
Jan 31, 2005

Sold

RealPlus #7061aae549282190886ba0eb1254421234723944

$235,000
Sep 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #7061aae549282190886ba0eb1254421234723944

$299,000
Sep 27, 2004

Sold

RealPlus #6ee68126ab9c816648e9a2de6fd1a862b71f3551

$235,000
Sep 27, 2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #6ee68126ab9c816648e9a2de6fd1a862b71f3551

$235,000
Aug 2, 2004

Sold

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$210,000
Aug 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2004083100872001

$210,000
Jun 25, 2004

Contract Signed

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$235,000
May 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$375,000
11/08/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022112300908001

$350,000

+3.5% / yr

08/10/2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10789246

$350,000
04/07/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10789246

$359,000
03/25/2014

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10088911

03/25/2014

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2014032501002001

$259,500

-2.3% / yr

08/12/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10088911

$275,000
10/19/2005

Sold

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
10/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005101801011001

$315,000

+39.9% / yr

06/24/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
06/15/2005

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
03/15/2005

Price Change

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$324,000
02/22/2005

Price Change

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$335,000
02/07/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #33501b0783f686f8c023b06d406e46ad99f1bcb9

$299,000
01/31/2005

Sold

RealPlus #7061aae549282190886ba0eb1254421234723944

$235,000
09/29/2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #7061aae549282190886ba0eb1254421234723944

$299,000
09/27/2004

Sold

RealPlus #6ee68126ab9c816648e9a2de6fd1a862b71f3551

$235,000
09/27/2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #6ee68126ab9c816648e9a2de6fd1a862b71f3551

$235,000
08/02/2004

Sold

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$210,000
08/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2004083100872001

$210,000
06/25/2004

Contract Signed

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$235,000
05/20/2004

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #c5061818862aaae211f8fb682c30a04dae8e391a

$235,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1015170013

Schools near 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on February 10, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on November 8, 2022. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 121 East 88th Street, Unit 3A is a 0-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1910.

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