21 East 87th Street, Unit 11A
Description
Welcome to Apartment 11A at 21 East 87th Street, a gracious prewar residence ideally located on a quiet tree-lined block just moments from Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum. This beautiful home offers timeless elegance and exceptional potential in prime Carnegie Hill.
This sun-drenched home has classic prewar charm with generous room sizes, high beamed ceilings, and a thoughtful layout ideal for everyday living and...Elegant, High-Floor Classic Six in Carnegie Hill
Welcome to Apartment 11A at 21 East 87th Street, a gracious prewar residence ideally located on a quiet tree-lined block just moments from Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum. This beautiful home offers timeless elegance and exceptional potential in prime Carnegie Hill.
This sun-drenched home has classic prewar charm with generous room sizes, high beamed ceilings, and a thoughtful layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Its flexible layout allows for the staff room to be seamlessly converted into a 3rd bedroom or Home Office with an en-suite bathroom (see alternate floor plan).
A welcoming foyer opens into an expansive south-facing living room measuring nearly 23 feet long, featuring oversized windows, elegant moldings, and a decorative fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room with ample space for large gatherings and dinner parties.
The home features two spacious bedrooms with double exposures, including a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and excellent natural light. A second bedroom, also generously sized, has an en-suite bathroom and its own walk-in closet. An additional room off the kitchen functions perfectly as a home office, 3rd bedroom, or guest room.
The windowed eat-in-kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, a butler’s pantry, and a pantry closet. There is an in-unit washer and vented dryer. Excellent closet space throughout the apartment and private storage cage.
Perfectly located in Carnegie Hill, 21 E. 87th St. is a full-service Emery Roth designed building conveniently located near Central Park, Museum Mile, Butterfield Market, Whole Foods Market, public transportation, and prestigious public and private schools. There is a 24hr doorman, live-in superintendent, gym, bike room, laundry room, and private storage. Pets allowed. Cooperative allows up to 65% financing. 2% flip tax. Capital assessment through Dec. 2026: $413.99/month.
Amenities
- Classic 6
- Corner Unit
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Window AC Installed
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Home Office
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
- Private Storage For Rent
- Pantry
- Southwestern Exposure
- Laundry in Every Unit
- Highrise
Property Details for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 11A
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 17 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $5,157 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 35% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
21 E 87th St
Location
Building Information for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 11A
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$14,547 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$9,390
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$5,157
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1Property History for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 11A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/06/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,295,000 |
| 10/24/2018 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/16/2018 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/24/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,475,000 |
| 06/18/2018 | $2,575,000 | |
| 02/21/2018 | $2,725,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 21 East 87th Street, Unit 11A
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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