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Property Description
Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill in a boutique co-op between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue and less than two blocks from Central Park and Museum Mile, this spacious and flexible, prewar 5-room home showcases a gracious layout with well-proportioned rooms that are great for entertaining as well as living. The two to three-bedroom floor plan offers flexibility as well as a great flow and scale with 9'-high ceilings, an open formal expanse and plenty of prewar charm throughout. The whole apartment was freshly painted, and a new vanity was installed in the primary bathroom. Lovely features and modern comforts include bamboo floors, pocket doors, pristine crown and baseboard moldings, custom auto-lit closets, recessed lighting, custom built-ins, Murphy bed in the second bedroom, and Miele washer and dryer. The well-proportioned layout includes a spacious living room with room for dining, a windowed kitchen, two bedrooms plus a flexible room that can be a third bedroom, home office, dining room, or den/media room, and two full baths. The very functional windowed kitchen features plentiful cabinet storage, granite counters, Fisher and Paykel and GE Profile stainless appliances that include both a built-in microwave and brand-new dishwasher. This charming prewar home on the Upper East Side offers timeless appeal, featuring a superb residential location just half a block from Park Avenue, a wonderfully maintained prewar building with low maintenance, and a flexible layout. 56 East 87th Street is an elegant, boutique prewar building located in the heart of Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side, just steps from Museum Mile. The building was constructed circa 1905 and designed in the Beaux Arts style. The building consists of 6 floors and approximately 25 residential apartments. The elevator building offers low maintenance, video intercom security system, part-time superintendent, private plant-filled back courtyard with tables and chairs, resident storage bins (one storage bin transfers with sale), bicycle room and laundry room. Washer / dryers are permitted. Central and through-wall air conditioning is allowed with board approval. Pets permitted with board approval.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 E 87th St #2C
General
- Price: $1,275,000
- HOA FEE: $2,618/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20042695
- Updated: 1/6/2026
- Added to Site: 157 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building In Basement, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Courtyard
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Carnegie Hill
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Structural Information
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 6
- Year Built: 1905
- Other Struct. Feat.: Bike Storage
Lot Features
- Zoning: null
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $2,618
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1498-0045-00056-000-000002C
- Block: 1498
- Lot Number: 45
Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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Schools
Schools serving 56 E 87th St #2C
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake 45 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 56 E 87th St #2C
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/21/2025
Price Reduced
$1,275,000
-7.27%
MLS
8/14/2025
Listed
$1,375,000
1.1%
MLS
11/09/2015
Sold
$1,360,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 56 E 87th St #2C
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
100%
100%
2024
100%
100%
2023
100%
100%
2022
100%
100%
2021
100%
100%
2020
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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56 E 87th Street #2C, New York City, NY 10128 (MLS# RLS20042695) is a Apartment property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 56 E 87th Street #2C is currently listed for $1,275,000 and was received on August 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 56 E 87th Street #2C? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

