514 East 87th Street
Description
Spread over 4600 square feet, including the cellar, this recent renovation was completed to the highest standard, combining modern amenities with an appreciation for historical architecture. Complete with elevator, state of the art security system, Cat 5 wiring, a Kohler generator, warm floor technology and three fireplaces, this home offers an abundance of amenities. Included in...A gorgeous & fully renovated 18- foot wide brownstone home on the Upper East Side, half a block from Carl Schurz park.
Spread over 4600 square feet, including the cellar, this recent renovation was completed to the highest standard, combining modern amenities with an appreciation for historical architecture. Complete with elevator, state of the art security system, Cat 5 wiring, a Kohler generator, warm floor technology and three fireplaces, this home offers an abundance of amenities. Included in the square footage is a 900 SF finished basement.
Garden Level - The front door vestibule opens into a welcoming foyer with powder room finished in Anne Sacks mosaic tiles. A chef's kitchen designed by London kitchen maker and mill worker, Clive Christian, sets the tone for the home. A six burner La Cornue range, granite countertops and a beautiful glass enclosed china cupboard are some of the highlights of this room. The adjacent entertaining room with french doors opening onto the south facing garden, features recessed lighting, beautiful moldings, and gorgeous new oak floors designed in the same fashion as the original floors. The highlight of this lovely room is a stunning antique marble fireplace mantel. The private garden is walled with charming brick and is a perfect place to entertain or have an intimate al fresco dinner.
Second Floor - With soaring ceilings, this level features a large living room with fireplace, a second kitchen by Clive Christian , and an exquisitely restored library with walnut paneling, also complete with fireplace .
Third Floor - The Primary bedroom level, with ample closets and large master bathroom. Finished in mosaic tile and carrera marble slab, this spa like bathroom has a deep soaking tub, extra long vanity with two sinks, and a shower with Samuel Heath fixtures. Adjacent to this room is another bedroom which functions perfectly as a private office or dressing room.
Fourth Floor - Two additional bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms and ample storage.
Fifth Floor - Skylights fill this space with an abundance of light. Perfect as a luxurious guest suite with spa like bathroom ensuite. An additional bedroom is also located on this level.
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$7,900,000
Avg days on market
205
Sale-to-list ratio
86.2%
Manhattan, NY
9 comparable properties found
$8,000,000
Sold 07/10/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5,000
- Square Feet
- 100' x 18'
- lot size
$8,180,000
Sold 07/17/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 7,517
- Square Feet
- 0.05
- Acres
$7,500,000
Sold 05/21/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 4,106
- Square Feet
- 100' x 19'
- lot size
$7,900,000
Sold 08/24/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 4,350
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$11,000,000
Sold 07/07/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 5,950
- Square Feet
- 102' x 16'
- lot size
$5,900,000
Sold 06/18/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,200
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$6,550,000
Sold 12/23/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,479
- Square Feet
- 18' x 101'
- lot size
$5,725,000
Sold 03/05/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4,750
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$26,250,000
Sold 09/12/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 9,800
- Square Feet
- 22' x 102'
- lot size
Amenities
- City Views
- Private Patio
- Private Yard
- Patio
- Barbecue Area
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Media / Recreation Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Powder Room
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Total Renovation
- Chef's Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Voice Intercom
- Garden Views
- Private Outdoor Space
- Back Yard
- Security System
Location
Payment Calculator
$38,072 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
$32,685
$5,387
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1Property Information for 514 East 87th Street
- Taxes: $5,387 / month
- Total Rooms: 11.0
- MLS Type: House/Building
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- Stories: 4
- Year Built: 1890
- Building Size: 18' x 42'
- Building Sq. Ft: 3,024 SF
- Lot Size: 1,141 SF / 18' x 63'
- Building Type: Townhouse
Property History for 514 East 87th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2021 | Sold Manual | $6,800,000 |
| 09/14/2021 | $6,325,000 +3.5% / yr | |
| 07/01/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/01/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,800,000 |
| 01/06/2020 | $7,250,000 | |
| 01/06/2020 | $7,250,000 | |
| 09/23/2019 | $7,250,000 | |
| 07/29/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 07/29/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 06/27/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 06/27/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 03/25/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 03/25/2019 | $7,865,000 | |
| 07/18/2018 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/05/2018 | Price Change Manual | $7,850,000 |
| 04/09/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,500,000 |
| 04/04/2018 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | $7,500,000 |
| 04/22/2013 | $4,750,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 514 East 87th Street
Schools near 514 East 87th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Yorkville Community School 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 514 East 87th Street, Upper East Side | $6,325,000 | 6 | 7 | 4,683 | 1,141 |
$3,325,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,560 | 1,394 | |
$3,475,000 | – | – | 3,168 | – | |
$5,200,000 | – | – | 3,024 | – | |
$6,000,000 | – | – | – | 2,516 | |
$4,150,000 | – | – | 9,060 | 2,516 | |
$446,518 | Studio | – | 478 | – | |
$424,645 | Studio | – | 424 | – | |
$485,338 | Studio | – | 530 | – | |
$380,620 | Studio | – | 424 | – | |
$480,532 | Studio | – | 530 | – | |
$5,400,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,160 | 1,116 | |
$1,450,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,600 | – | |
$1,750,000 | 4 | 3 | – | – | |
$999,999 | – | – | – | – | |
$1,425,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,425 | – |
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