227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
Description
The south-facing, brightly lit space is complemented by hardwood...Move right in to this beautifully RENOVATED, turnkey, second floor studio on the Upper East Side. This home was meticulously designed to maximize space and function and features custom designed Resource Furniture including a queen-size Murphy bed with built in sofa, a custom designed desk with internal lighting and built-in outlets, decorative shelving and a drop leaf table for dining. A roomy walk-in closet offers a great deal of storage.
The south-facing, brightly lit space is complemented by hardwood floors throughout the space. A decorative fireplace provides a warm and inviting ambiance for relaxation and entertaining.
The elegantly finished kitchen provides ample storage and includes a Bosch stove and oven, a Viking microwave, Liebherr refrigerator, Kohler fixtures, and marble countertops with backsplash and under-cabinet lighting.
The windowed bathroom has also been thoughtfully updated with a modern take on classic subway tiles and Kohler fixtures.
This boutique pre-war co-op allows subletting after 2 years, co-purchasing, parents buying for children and pied-e-terres. The building is close to the 86th St Q train station, and just two blocks to the 4/5/6 station. Conveniently located close to great restaurants and shops, including Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble around the corner, and just 4 blocks to Central Park – the location doesn’t get much better than this.
The building allows one cat per unit, sorry no dogs.
Amenities
- City Views
- Common Roof Deck
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
- Renovated Bath
- Renovated Kitchen
Property Details for 227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $841 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 2.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
227 E 87th St
Location
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Building Information for 227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
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1Property History for 227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | Sold Manual | $370,000 |
| 05/30/2025 | $370,000 +12.9% / yr | |
| 04/15/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/24/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $370,000 |
| 07/19/2021 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/01/2021 | Price Change Manual | $399,000 |
| 04/28/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $430,000 |
| 12/14/2017 | $150,000 -0.1% / yr | |
| 11/29/2005 | Sold RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $259,000 |
| 08/30/2005 | Contract Signed RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $259,000 |
| 08/24/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $259,000 |
| 08/18/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $275,000 |
| 06/03/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $269,000 |
| 08/09/2004 | $152,500 | |
| 03/08/2004 | Price Change RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $165,000 |
| 02/13/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #aec81bf1dd3ca97d5a743688bd03561f5b798a01 | $185,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
Schools near 227 East 87th Street, Unit 1B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 527 East Side School-Social Actio PublicK 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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