522 East 89th Street

522 E 89th St
Upper East Side

$4,875,000
Price
4
Beds
2,430 Sq. Ft.
$2,006 / Sq. Ft.
2,430
Sq. Ft.
$2,006
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located just off of East End Avenue on a quiet and charming block sits 522 East 89th Street, a beautifully designed and fully finished single family townhouse that is sun-flooded and in turnkey condition. Originally built in 1901, this house was completely renovated and redesigned in 2013 with painstaking attention to detail. Spanning 3.5 floors plus a full dry and finished basement below grade, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse blends old world charm with brand new, high end upgrades. The layout...Located just off of East End Avenue on a quiet and charming block sits 522 East 89th Street, a beautifully designed and fully finished single family townhouse that is sun-flooded and in turnkey condition. Originally built in 1901, this house was completely renovated and redesigned in 2013 with painstaking attention to detail. Spanning 3.5 floors plus a full dry and finished basement below grade, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhouse blends old world charm with brand new, high end upgrades. The layout is as follows. The main entrance is comprised of an elegant foyer with a powder room and a large walk-in closet. There is built in seating and ample space for a desk and chairs. An arched doorway leads you into a gracious and open gourmet chefs kitchen with an abundance of custom cabinetry and built in storage as well as top of the line appliances including a sub-zero fridge, a Viking stove, and a fully vented hood. At the center of the kitchen sits an oversized butcher block island ideal for gathering around and meal prep. Beyond the kitchen through pocket doors is a large formal dining room also suitable as a family room, with French doors that lead out on to a deep and lush south facing garden. On the second floor you are met with a stunning staircase which discreetly separates the primary suite in the rear, with the living room in front. The primary is tucked away and very private and looks out over the garden. It contains a woodburning fireplace, a luxurious bathroom with double sinks, and a soaking tub with a separate shower, There is ample closet space in this bedroom. The front of this floor is a stunning sun-lit living room with very high ceilings, oversized windows as well as a woodburning fireplace. The third level contains two bedrooms in the rear, with two full bathrooms. The front has a very large and dramatic open room with side stairs that lead up to a charming additional office/den space that looks down over the room below. This gorgeous space is characterized with very high ceilings, vaulted windows, abundant light and a woodburning fireplace. Suitable as a 4th bedroom, this front room could also serve as a guest suite, a home office or a den. There is laundry on this level. The basement is very neat and organized and has been fully renovated, suitable for additional storage. There is a secondary laundry on this level. With top-of-the-line finishes and abundant light throughout, this move in ready home is also built with significant air rights intact. The home is designed strategically and with heart and flows beautifully. It is tranquil and exudes warmth and is located close to wonderful schools, Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, the East River esplanade and the nearby Q line. 522 is gas heated with CAC on multiple zones and has a built in security and a video monitoring system.
  1. Listed by Lydia Rosengarten • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (212)-371-8200 C: (212)-371-8200 lr@lesliegarfield.com
  2. Listed by Jed H Garfield • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (212)-574-6980 C: (212)-574-6980 jhg@lesliegarfield.com

Property Details for 522 East 89th Street

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Property Details for 522 East 89th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20048940
Days on Market124
Taxes$3,578 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1901
Lot Size1,919 SF / 101' x 19'
CountyNew York County

Building

522 E 89th St

1 Units2 StoriesBuilt in 1901

Location

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Building Information for 522 East 89th Street

Stories2Year Built1901Building Size18.75' x 48'Building Sq. Ft1,800 SFLot Size1,919 SF / 101' x 19'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$27,338 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,760

Property Taxes

$3,578

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 522 East 89th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Yorkville
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R8B
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0041
  • Tax Block: 01585
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0041
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2430.0
  • Building Area Total: 2430.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101.00x19.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Current Use: SingleFamily
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 48.00x18.75
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 522 East 89th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20048940

$4,875,000—
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20048940

$4,995,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20006266

$5,000,000—
Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20006266

$5,700,000—
Sep 29, 2010

Sold

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$3,750,000——
Sep 29, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2010100700790001

$3,750,000—
Mar 18, 2010

Price Change

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$4,200,000——
Mar 17, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$4,100,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20048940

$4,875,000
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20048940

$4,995,000
09/03/2025

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20006266

$5,000,000
03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20006266

$5,700,000
09/29/2010

Sold

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$3,750,000
09/29/2010

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2010100700790001

$3,750,000
03/18/2010

Price Change

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$4,200,000
03/17/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #ee666e5b06338b167c5bb044d646306629bad0b8

$4,100,000

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

Public Records for 522 East 89th Street

Taxable ValueLand$129,600Additions$151,560Total$281,160
Tax Record2025$42,951 ($3,579 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,430 SqFtLot Size1,919 SqFtYear Built1901ZoningR8BAPN1015850041

Schools near 522 East 89th Street

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 522 East 89th Street, Upper East Side

522 East 89th Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2025 by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc, it's currently listed at $4,875,000. It has been on the market for a total of 124 days and was last sold on September 29, 2010. 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. 522 East 89th Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,430 sqft townhouse built in 1901.

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