225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
Description
On the entry level, one is graced with the fully equipped chef’s kitchen which includes a breakfast nook, gas range, dishwasher, plentiful custom storage, and custom recessed...Welcome to residence 904, a truly unique, generously scaled triplex home with a sun-drenched solarium or home office and a sizable, newly renovated kitchen. The stunning apartment has a boundless, airy feel and is the perfect combination of comfort, style, space, and convenience in one of New York City’s most coveted neighborhoods.
On the entry level, one is graced with the fully equipped chef’s kitchen which includes a breakfast nook, gas range, dishwasher, plentiful custom storage, and custom recessed overhead lighting. Up a few steps, sits the charismatic, over-sized living area with double-height ceilings and an adjacent sun-bathed solarium, which is a magical place to curl up with a book and a cup of coffee but also functions exceptionally well as a true home office. The great room currently comfortably accommodates a formal dining space, and a living area, and a grand piano! A king-sized bedroom with a total of five closets complete the third level of this exceptional home. The property also features a pristinely renovated, white marble bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and ample storage, and a very generous entryway closet. Recessed lighting, solid oak flooring, open northern views, and abundant, hidden storage options are found throughout the apartment.
The Buckingham East is a boutique condominium which presents prime Upper East Side living, offering its residents a 24 hour doorman, wonderful live-in Superintendent, laundry facilities, newly redesigned building hallways, and an expansive roof deck.
Brilliantly situated amid the neighborhood's varied architectural landscape, surrounded by a delightful array of prime Upper East Side restaurants, charming cafes, and local, gourmet markets. Conveniences are aplenty with Whole Foods and Fairway mere steps away, the Q train (half a block) and the 4/5/6 (two blocks) and adventure abounts as the building is situated directly between Central Park and Carl Shultz Park.
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Roof Deck
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Gas Oven
- Home Office
- Total Renovation
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Open Kitchen
- Breakfast Nook
- Marble Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Custom Closet
- Bike Room
- Central Heating
- Gas Stove
- Midrise
- Highrise
Property Details for 225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Taxes | $930 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,718 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
225 E 86th St
Location
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Building Information for 225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
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$7,463 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$4,815
$930
$1,718
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1Property History for 225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $850,000 |
| 11/01/2023 | $849,000 | |
| 04/04/2023 | $875,000 | |
| 12/07/2019 | $859,000 | |
| 06/13/2019 | $875,000 | |
| 12/18/2006 | Sold RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $652,500 |
| 12/18/2006 | $652,500 +8.1% / yr | |
| 12/01/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $675,000 |
| 11/22/2006 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $675,000 |
| 10/25/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $675,000 |
| 09/15/2006 | Price Change RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $675,000 |
| 07/19/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #ed2b345abe0be2c098223f26ec1de74a6f4f4059 | $685,000 |
| 08/04/2004 | $542,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
Schools near 225 East 86th Street, Unit 904
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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