21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
Description
Upon entering this magnificent home from a private elevator landing, you are welcomed...Rare opportunity to purchase a fully renovated and exceptional 15 into 11 room home (4 beds/convertible 5 beds, 6.5 baths, home office, and entertainment room) perfectly located in the heart of Carnegie Hill. Spanning approximately 4600 sq ft, the meticulously designed layout is ideal for hosting large gatherings and contemporary living. Originally 15 rooms, this apartment's size, storage, and location is unparalleled!
Upon entering this magnificent home from a private elevator landing, you are welcomed by a gracious gallery with hand-cut granite floors and a large double door coat closet. The expansive living/dining room is filled with natural sunlight and a wall of windows facing southeast over Madison Avenue. There are pristine mahogany herringbone floors and high beamed ceilings throughout the apartment. The suburban-sized eat-in-kitchen is a chef’s dream; the kitchen has an abundance of natural sunlight, a large center island, granite floors, custom cabinetry, enormous amounts of storage, and all top-of-the-line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator and under-counter beverage refrigerator, Wolf 6-burner range with griddle, two ovens & warming drawer, vented hood, Miele dishwasher and espresso machine, and Traulsen wine refrigerator with capacity for 150 bottles. In addition, there is a wet bar, butler’s pantry, and full-sized breakfast area with a banquette seating up to 8 people. For all your entertaining needs, there is also a massive Entertainment Room with double exposures facing both south and east as well as a connected full bathroom. The Entertainment Room is so large that even a portion can easily be converted into a 5th bedroom. There is an additional Guest Powder Room.
The separate bedroom wing consists of 4 generously-proportioned bedrooms located on the other side of the apartment allowing for maximum privacy. The oversized Primary Bedroom Suite features two large dressing rooms, two en-suite bathrooms, and a decorative marble fireplace. The other three bedrooms are all spacious with walk-in-closets and en-suite bathrooms. In addition, there is a sun-filled Home Office (convertible into an additional bedroom) and a large Laundry Room with a sink and full-size washer and vented dryer.
Additional special features include: Multi-zone HVAC system controlled by Honeywell programmable thermostats and accessible by phone, built-in Sonos entertainment system throughout the public rooms, CitiQuiet windows, recessed lighting, crown moldings, high ceilings, pre-war details, and private storage in the basement.
21 East 87th Street, an Emery Roth designed building, is a highly coveted pre-war cooperative in Carnegie Hill. There is a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, fitness room, bike room, laundry room, and private storage for each apt. Pets allowed. It's conveniently located between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, and it's within steps of Central Park, Museum Mile, 92NY, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. $1514.17/month capital assessment through Dec. 2025. 65% financing allowed. 2% Flip Tax.
Amenities
- Entire Floor
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Gym
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Wet Bar
Property Details for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 155 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $9,334 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 35% |
| Total Rooms | 11.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
21 E 87th St
Location
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Building Information for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
Payment Calculator
$48,934 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$39,600
$0
$9,334
Property History for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | $8,500,000 | |
| 12/12/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,950,000 |
| 07/08/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/21/2025 | Price Change Manual | $10,000,000 |
| 02/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,950,000 |
| 10/29/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/18/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,950,000 |
| 07/13/2011 | Sold RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $9,400,000 |
| 07/13/2011 | $9,400,000 | |
| 06/22/2011 | Contract Signed RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $9,950,000 |
| 04/01/2011 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $9,950,000 |
| 03/25/2011 | Contract Signed RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $9,950,000 |
| 01/04/2011 | Price Change RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $9,950,000 |
| 10/21/2010 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #36ef672201a51dac40b5d9382c2feafd9f0c0a26 | $10,450,000 |
| 03/03/2006 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #d24a03e857042be500276cb6fd1937d31df6139c | $6,950,000 |
| 06/08/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #d24a03e857042be500276cb6fd1937d31df6139c | $6,950,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
Schools near 21 East 87th Street, Unit 2AB
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 | ||
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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