56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

56 E 87th St
Upper East Side

$1,275,000
Price
3
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Open: 12/7 11:00AM - 12:00PM - By Appt
Open: 12/7 11:00AM - 12:00PM - By Appt

Description

Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill in a boutique co-op between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue and less than two blocks from Central Park and Museum Mile, this spacious and flexible, prewar 5-room home showcases a gracious layout with well-proportioned rooms that are great for entertaining as well as living. The two to three-bedroom floor plan offers flexibility as well as a great flow and scale with 9'-high ceilings, an open formal expanse and plenty of prewar charm throughout. The whole apartment...Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill in a boutique co-op between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue and less than two blocks from Central Park and Museum Mile, this spacious and flexible, prewar 5-room home showcases a gracious layout with well-proportioned rooms that are great for entertaining as well as living. The two to three-bedroom floor plan offers flexibility as well as a great flow and scale with 9'-high ceilings, an open formal expanse and plenty of prewar charm throughout. The whole apartment was freshly painted, and a new vanity was installed in the primary bathroom.   Lovely features and modern comforts include bamboo floors, pocket doors, pristine crown and baseboard moldings, custom auto-lit closets, recessed lighting, custom built-ins, Murphy bed in the second bedroom, and Miele washer and dryer. The well-proportioned layout includes a spacious living room with room for dining, a windowed kitchen, two bedrooms plus a flexible room that can be a third bedroom, home office, dining room, or den/media room, and two full baths. The very functional windowed kitchen features plentiful cabinet storage, granite counters, Fisher and Paykel and GE Profile stainless appliances that include both a built-in microwave and brand-new dishwasher.   This charming prewar home on the Upper East Side offers timeless appeal, featuring a superb residential location just half a block from Park Avenue, a wonderfully maintained prewar building with low maintenance, and a flexible layout. 56 East 87th Street is an elegant, boutique prewar building located in the heart of Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side, just steps from Museum Mile. The building was constructed circa 1908 and designed in the Beaux Arts style. The building consists of 6 floors and approximately 25 residential apartments. The elevator building offers low maintenance, video intercom security system, part-time superintendent, private plant-filled back courtyard with tables and chairs, resident storage bins (one storage bin transfers with sale), bicycle room and laundry room. Washer / dryers are permitted. Central and through-wall air conditioning is allowed with board approval. Pets permitted with board approval.  

Amenities

  • Floor Thru
  • Corner Unit
  • Common Garden
  • Built-Ins
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator

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Sunday, Dec 7th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

By Appointment Only

LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 01:54 PM

Property Details for 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20042695
Days on Market114
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,482 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms5.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1905
CountyNew York County

Building

56 E 87th St

25 Units6 StoriesBuilt in 1905

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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Building Information for 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

Building/Complex56 E 87th StFloor2Stories6Residences25Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1905Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$8,782 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,300

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,482

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Property Information for 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Carnegie Hill
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Exposures: North, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0045
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 64.00%
  • Tax Block: 01498
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0045
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: BikeStorage
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: Courtyard
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • 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: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: WindowUnits
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, InUnit
  • Bathroom Condition: Excellent
  • ElevatorsTotal: 1
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: C
  • Number Of Units Total: 23
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 20, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20042695

$1,275,000—
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20042695

$1,375,000—
Oct 1, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10799448

$1,563,000—
Oct 1, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10799447

$1,563,000—
May 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10799448

$1,563,000—
May 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10799447

$1,563,000—
Nov 21, 2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10466175

—
Nov 9, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015111300110001

$1,360,000

+5.4% / yr

Jun 8, 2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10329931

$1,325,000—
Jun 3, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10466175

$1,325,000—
Feb 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10329931

$1,325,000—
Jan 15, 2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10400173

$1,395,000—
Jun 18, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10400173

$1,395,000—
Jun 16, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006061900682001

$830,000

-20.2% / yr

Aug 24, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005082401268001

$996,878—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20042695

$1,275,000
08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20042695

$1,375,000
10/01/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10799448

$1,563,000
10/01/2022

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10799447

$1,563,000
05/27/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10799448

$1,563,000
05/23/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10799447

$1,563,000
11/21/2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10466175

—
11/09/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015111300110001

$1,360,000

+5.4% / yr

06/08/2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10329931

$1,325,000
06/03/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10466175

$1,325,000
02/11/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10329931

$1,325,000
01/15/2015

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10400173

$1,395,000
06/18/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10400173

$1,395,000
06/16/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006061900682001

$830,000

-20.2% / yr

08/24/2005

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2005082401268001

$996,878

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

Public Records for 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1014980045

Schools near 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
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
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
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 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C, Upper East Side

56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C is a co-op for sale in Upper East Side. This property was listed for sale on August 14, 2025 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $1,275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 114 days and was last sold on November 21, 2015. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 56 East 87th Street, Unit 2C is a 3-bed, 2-bath, co-op built in 1905.

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