300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

The America
Upper East Side

$595,000
Price
Alcove
Beds
500 Sq. Ft.
$1,190 / Sq. Ft.
500
Sq. Ft.
$1,190
per Sq. Ft.
a bedroom with a large bed couch and a window
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a kitchen with a sink appliances and cabinets
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a bathtub
a living room with a rug
a view of a swimming pool and outdoor space
a view of a room with gym equipment
a view of a large building
a view of a building with a large windows
a view of a store room with shelves

Description

No board approval, condo rules, investor friendly, pied-a-terres welcome Stunning Alcove Studio in The America with wonderful northern light. Apartment Features: Pass thru kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new full-sized dishwasher, excellent closet/ storage space, marble bath, refinished floors. WASHER/ DRYER on the floor right outside the apt! The America is a pet-friendly Condop (Co-op with Condo rules) that allows freedom in home ownership. The building features a fully equipped health...No board approval, condo rules, investor friendly, pied-a-terres welcome Stunning Alcove Studio in The America with wonderful northern light. Apartment Features: Pass thru kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new full-sized dishwasher, excellent closet/ storage space, marble bath, refinished floors. WASHER/ DRYER on the floor right outside the apt! The America is a pet-friendly Condop (Co-op with Condo rules) that allows freedom in home ownership. The building features a fully equipped health club, heated pool, dry sauna, party room, full-time doorman/concierge, private garage, bike storage, Verizon Fios. Coveted Upper East Side location between Central Park & Carl Schurz Park. Close to shopping, restaurants, transportation, and the best private & public schools. Close proximity to the new Q line Second Avenue subway, 4-5-6 subways, Fairway, Whole Foods supermarkets, Equinox fitness, the 92nd Street Y, Asphalt Green, Museum Mile. Easy access to FDR Drive. Investor friendly from day one of closing, unlimited sublet policy. Can purchase in LLC & Trust, no mortgage recording tax. Building allows 80% financing. Condominium rules. This is NOT a Land-Lease building. Building owns the land and commercial space. Pets welcome. Some photos have been virtually staged.
  1. Listed by Paul Anand • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-9346 C: (212)-906-9346 panand@bhsusa.com
  2. Listed by Theron Smith III • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (646)-799-3607 C: (646)-799-3607 theronsmith@bhsusa.com

Property Details for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 02:56 PM

Property Details for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20026829
Days on Market33
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,530 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms2.5
Compass TypeCondop
MLS TypeCondop
Year Built1987
CountyNew York County

Building

The America

200 Units40 StoriesBuilt in 1987

Location

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Building Information for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

Building/ComplexThe AmericaFloor5Stories40Residences200Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1987Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$4,430 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,900

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,530

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Property Information for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Yorkville
  • Stories Total: 40
  • Exposures: North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: C1-9
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0049
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01547
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0049
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 500.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: The America
Building Information
  • Building Features: IndoorPool
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: OnCommonFloor
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condop
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 5
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 200
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime, ConciergeYes
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$595,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000——
Dec 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

—
Dec 1, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000—
May 28, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$649,000—
May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000—
Jan 21, 2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

$629,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021100500964001

$620,000—
Apr 12, 2021

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

—
Mar 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

$629,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$595,000
12/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000
12/02/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

—
12/01/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$649,000
05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20026829

$599,000
01/21/2022

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

$629,000
09/29/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021100500964001

$620,000
04/12/2021

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

—
03/22/2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10751598

$629,000

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

Public Records for 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1015470049

Schools near 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Yorkville Community School
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Yorkville Community School
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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More information about 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505, Upper East Side

300 East 85th Street, Unit 505 is a condop for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 33 days and was last sold on January 21, 2022. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include Yorkville Community School, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 300 East 85th Street, Unit 505 is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, 500 sqft condop built in 1987.

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