38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
Description
This elegant apartment...**Upper East Side pre-war charm – steps from Central Park** Beautiful 2BD/1.5BA with High Ceilings, Crown Molding and Expansive Layout, Gorgeous Foyer, Windowed Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Dishwasher, Dedicated Dining Room, Corner Unit with Northern, Western and Southern Exposures and Sprawling Hardwood Floors in a Pet-Friendly Elevator Efficiently run Co-Op with Full-Time Doorman, Fitness Room, Central Laundry and Recreation Room, located in a Beautiful Tree-Lined Block ∗∗
This elegant apartment features sprawling hardwood floors, tall ceilings, crown molding, custom built-ins and extra height doors throughout. Be welcomed home by a formal graceful foyer with a fitting coat closet that leads you into the generously proportioned living room with southern exposure and classic details. To the left, through a framed entrance you will find a traditional dedicated dining room perfect for intimate gatherings. From this room you have direct access to the windowed Kitchen with granite countertops and dishwasher. To the opposite side a charming half bathroom complements this spacious home ideal for entertaining.
The hallway that grants access to the bedrooms features two large closets for your storage needs.The master bedroom to the right can easily fit a king size bed and more and features double exposure, to the West and South, and a wall of closets. At the left you will find the second bedroom that features double exposure as well, North and West, and a generous walk-in closet making it a perfect kids room, office or guest room depending on your needs. Between the bedrooms a windowed jack and jill bathroom is strategically located to serve both rooms and is equipped with a soak tub. Building allows in-unit washer/dryer to be installed.
Treasured pre-war original details and charm, abundant closet space, and North, South, and West exposure highlighted through lots of windows, complete this classic apartment.
38 E 85th, an expertly managed Co-op with extremely low maintenance. The building rests on a beautiful tree-lined block conveniently located steps from Central Park, Madison and Park Avenues, major cultural institutions, fine shopping, top restaurants, and public transportation. Enjoy afternoons spent picking up coffee, pastries, and other delicious gourmet prepared foods at Butterfield market before taking a leisurely stroll in the park. The building has all desired amenities including a full-time doorman, renovated lobby, private storage, bike room, central laundry facility, and recently added fitness room.
Listing Agents
![Nancy Robbins]()
nancy.robbins@compass.comP: (917)-797-8907
![Eugene Litvak]()
elitvak@compass.comP: (347)-254-5606
![The Litvak Team]()
thelitvakteam@compass.comP: (347)-254-5606
Amenities
- Junior 4
- Corner Unit
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Common Media / Recreation Room
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 25 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $908 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
38 E 85th St
Location
Building Information for 38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
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$4,527 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$3,619
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$908
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1Property History for 38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2023 | $1,150,000 | |
| 05/19/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/24/2023 | Price Change Manual | $1,200,000 |
| 04/24/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,250,000 |
| 01/24/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 12/06/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
Schools near 38 East 85th Street, Unit 4E
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. 6 Lillie D Blake PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School 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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