21 East 87th Street, Unit 6D
Description
A gracious gallery opens into a well-proportioned floor plan with exposures to the east, west, and north, providing pleasant natural light throughout the day. The expansive living room features a decorative fireplace...Welcome to 21 East 87th Street, Apartment 6D, a stunningly renovated classic seven-room home in a premier Carnegie Hill cooperative. Spanning approximately 2,400 square feet, this elegant three-bedroom, three-bath residence offers a rare combination of scale, comfort, and prewar detail.
A gracious gallery opens into a well-proportioned floor plan with exposures to the east, west, and north, providing pleasant natural light throughout the day. The expansive living room features a decorative fireplace and flows into the dining room or den, ideal for entertaining.
At the heart of the home is the oversized chef’s kitchen, thoughtfully designed with marble countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a relaxed eat-in area. Just beyond the kitchen is a home office with built-in millwork, a washer and dryer, and a full en-suite bath. It can also serve as a cozy fourth bedroom.
The private bedroom wing includes three generously sized bedrooms, including a serene and exquisite primary suite with a windowed marble en-suite bath featuring a shower, and a walk-in closet.
Located just one block from Central Park, 21 East 87th Street is an Emery Roth–designed building offering a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness room, bike room, private storage room, and laundry room. A monthly capital assessment of $785.83 is in place through December 2025. The building is pet-friendly, permits up to 65% financing, and has a 2% flip tax.
Listing Agents
![Knight Meem]()
knight.meem@compass.comP: (917)-318-6242
![Gilbert Simrall Meem]()
sim.meem@compass.comP: (917)-536-5220
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Decorative Fireplace
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
Property Details for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 6D
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $4,844 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 35% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
| Compensation Remarks | 2.5% to Each Firm. |
Building
21 E 87th St
Location
Building Information for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 6D
Payment Calculator
$23,979 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$19,135
$0
$4,844
Property History for 21 East 87th Street, Unit 6D
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,495,000 |
| 05/30/2013 | Sold RLS #RPLU-2193522731 | $3,900,000 |
| 05/30/2013 | $3,900,000 | |
| 02/26/2013 | Contract Signed RLS #RPLU-2193522731 | $4,175,000 |
| 01/08/2013 | Price Change RLS #RPLU-2193522731 | $4,175,000 |
| 11/27/2012 | Listed (Active) RLS #RPLU-2193522731 | $4,250,000 |
| 10/14/2004 | Sold RealPlus #046b7719405cb9f47afa33864bb7d5e5361d5bd8 | $3,370,000 |
| 07/22/2004 | Contract Signed RealPlus #046b7719405cb9f47afa33864bb7d5e5361d5bd8 | $3,295,000 |
| 05/18/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #046b7719405cb9f47afa33864bb7d5e5361d5bd8 | $3,295,000 |
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 6D
Schools near 21 East 87th Street, Unit 6D
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 |
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