305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
Description
A proper entry foyer opens into a spacious south-facing living room with plenty of room for entertaining, dining, or working from home. The windowed eat-in kitchen is unusually large, featuring stainless steel appliances, ample...Located on a peaceful tree-lined block, this thoughtfully renovated home offers windows in every room, blending prewar charm with modern comfort. Original details like herringbone hardwood floors, high ceilings, moldings, and a cedar closet add warmth and character throughout.
A proper entry foyer opens into a spacious south-facing living room with plenty of room for entertaining, dining, or working from home. The windowed eat-in kitchen is unusually large, featuring stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and the option to open it to the living room for a more open layout.
The king-size bedroom enjoys both southern and northern exposures and offers generous space for additional furniture. Just outside the bedroom, the windowed bathroom has been tastefully renovated and sits across from a linen closet.
305 East 88th Street is an intimate and well-maintained elevator building with a video intercom, live-in superintendent who accepts packages, two porters, a children’s playroom, a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden, bike room, laundry room, and storage rooms. Pets, pied-à-terres, and parents purchasing for children are welcome, as is 80% financing. The building has excellent financials and NO FLIP TAX.
Ideally located between Carl Schurz Park and Central Park, the building offers easy access to the Q and 4/5/6 trains, the M86 crosstown bus, and the M15 SBS. Nearby amenities include Fairway, Whole Foods, and some of the best dining and shopping the Upper East Side has to offer.
Amenities
- Playroom
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Media / Recreation Room
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
Property Details for 305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 80 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,479 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
305 E 88th St
Location
Building Information for 305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
Payment Calculator
$4,355 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$2,876
$0
$1,479
Property History for 305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold Manual | $590,000 |
| 12/22/2025 | $590,000 +0.3% / yr | |
| 10/20/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 08/01/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $599,000 |
| 12/27/2013 | — | |
| 12/27/2013 | $570,000 | |
| 12/27/2013 | $575,000 | |
| 08/22/2013 | $449,000 | |
| 08/22/2013 | — | |
| 08/22/2013 | $449,000 | |
| 07/31/2009 | Permanently Off Market RealPlus #a9b5ae9616d2c345f087f59dd3a42ea85bb57f8d | $515,000 |
| 11/14/2008 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #a9b5ae9616d2c345f087f59dd3a42ea85bb57f8d | $515,000 |
| 07/22/2008 | Price Change RealPlus #a9b5ae9616d2c345f087f59dd3a42ea85bb57f8d | $515,000 |
| 05/15/2008 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #a9b5ae9616d2c345f087f59dd3a42ea85bb57f8d | $525,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
Schools near 305 East 88th Street, Unit 5G
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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