21 East 87th Street, Unit 10D

21 E 87th St
Upper East Side

$4,200,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
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— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/14/25
Sold 8/14/25
a view of a kitchen with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
a living room with furniture
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a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and hard wood flooring
a bedroom with bed closet and window
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower

Description

Apartment 10D is a sunny and spacious pre-war Classic 8 (3 beds, 3 full baths, plus home office) with southeastern and western exposures allowing for radiant sunlight throughout the day. Upon entering from the semi-private elevator landing, you are welcomed by a gracious entrance gallery which opens into a large living room spacious enough for two seating areas, and it features beamed 9’3” ceilings, pristine hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant crown molding, and glass pocket doors leading...Apartment 10D is a sunny and spacious pre-war Classic 8 (3 beds, 3 full baths, plus home office) with southeastern and western exposures allowing for radiant sunlight throughout the day. Upon entering from the semi-private elevator landing, you are welcomed by a gracious entrance gallery which opens into a large living room spacious enough for two seating areas, and it features beamed 9’3” ceilings, pristine hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant crown molding, and glass pocket doors leading to the adjacent formal dining room. From the entrance gallery, you may also enter the beautifully renovated eat-in-kitchen, which features a 6-person banquette, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a double window, and all top-of-the-line appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and microwave, Wolf 4-burner range with griddle and ventilation hood. Next to the kitchen is a home-office with a built-in desk and a newly renovated marble Waterworks bathroom, easily accessible as a guest powder room. In addition, there is a full-size washer and vented dryer. The layout of the public rooms was thoughtfully modernized for entertaining guests, and there is central A/C throughout the public rooms.

The separate bedroom wing consists of three bedrooms which are all bright, quiet, and spacious. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet, an en-suite windowed bathroom by Waterworks, and a Zuma soaking tub. The additional two bedrooms each have a walk-in closet, and they are connected by a windowed bathroom by Waterworks.

Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 East 87th Street is an Emery Roth designed building with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage for each apartment. It's conveniently located between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue and within steps of Central Park, Museum Mile, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. Pets allowed. $910.42/month capital assessment through Dec. 2025. 2% flip tax. 65% financing allowed.

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Gym
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 08/14/2025 01:43 PM

Property Details for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 10D

StatusSold
Days on Market38
Taxes-
Maintenance$5,612 / month
Min. Down Pymt35%
Total Rooms8.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1927
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

21 E 87th St

72 Units13 StoriesBuilt in 1927
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Location

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Building Information for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 10D

Building/Complex21 E 87th StFloor10Stories13Residences72Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets allowed.Year Built1927Building AgePre-war

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Principal and Interest

$16,632

Property Taxes

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Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property History for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 10D

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Aug 14, 2025

Sold

Manual

$4,200,000——
Aug 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025081800971001

$4,200,000

+0.8% / yr

Apr 24, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Mar 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,495,000——
May 16, 2011

Sold

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,750,000——
May 16, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011051700597001

$3,750,000—
Mar 2, 2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000——
Feb 19, 2011

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000——
Jan 28, 2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2025

Sold

Manual

$4,200,000
08/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2025081800971001

$4,200,000

+0.8% / yr

04/24/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

—
03/17/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$4,495,000
05/16/2011

Sold

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,750,000
05/16/2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011051700597001

$3,750,000
03/02/2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000
02/19/2011

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000
01/28/2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #aae31c0a7f4edf64ee8a3975672dceaa5f92ff47

$3,849,000

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 10D

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Home Facts
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Schools near 21 East 87th Street, Unit 10D

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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