Last updated on Jun 9, 2026

The Gotham,
170 East 87th Street

The Gotham is a 27-story condominium with 241 units, completed in 1983. It offers amenities like a health club, swimming pool, and concierge service, and is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and transportation options. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (1) $1,149 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (28) $1,450 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (241)

Include In-Contract Listings (1)

Apt. E7F
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Studio

1 bath

692 ft²

$1,149

$795,000

Jun 2, 2026

7 days

#E7F: $795,000 - Studio

in contract

#E10A: $3,000,000 - 3 beds

#E7F: $795,000 - Studio

Apt. E17C

2 beds

2 baths

1,457 ft²

$2,375,000

$1,630

$2,495,000

Mar 30, 2026

Apt. W7C

3 beds

3 baths

1,706 ft²

$2,910,000 -9.1%

$1,706

$3,200,000

Mar 24, 2026

Apt. W7H

2 beds

2 baths

1,046 ft²

$1,399,000

$1,337

$1,399,000

Jan 26, 2026

Apt. E8D

1 bed

1.5 baths

872 ft²

$975,000

$1,118

Dec 23, 2025

Apt. W3B

1 bed

1 bath

680 ft²

$842,000 +2.1%

$1,238

$825,000

Dec 5, 2025

Apt. E9F

1 bed

1 bath

689 ft²

$680,000

$987

$865,000

Nov 4, 2025

Apt. E4A

3 beds

2.5 baths

1,750 ft²

$3,100,000 -21.5%

$1,771

$3,950,000

Oct 31, 2025

Apt. W21D

1 bed

1.5 baths

950 ft²

$1,650,000 -2.7%

$1,737

$1,695,000

Oct 3, 2025

Apt. W8D

2 beds

2 baths

1,530 ft²

$2,400,000

$1,569

$2,400,000

Sep 25, 2025

Apt. W15H

2 beds

2 baths

1,045 ft²

$1,475,000 -7.5%

$1,411

$1,595,000

Aug 28, 2025

Apt. W12C

3 beds

3 baths

1,706 ft²

$2,762,500

$1,619

Aug 11, 2025

Apt. EPH1B

3 beds

2.5 baths

1,719 ft²

$2,800,000

$1,629

Jul 10, 2025

Apt. W16A

3 beds

3 baths

1,769 ft²

$2,990,000

$1,690

$2,990,000

Jun 17, 2025

Apt. W4G

2 beds

2 baths

1,045 ft²

$1,455,000

$1,392

May 30, 2025

Apt. E8E

3 beds

4.5 baths

3,250 ft²

$4,500,000 -9.9%

$1,385

$4,995,000

Jan 31, 2025

Apt. W15A

3 beds

3 baths

1,768 ft²

$2,945,000 +0.7%

$1,666

$2,925,000

Oct 30, 2024

Apt. W9A

3 beds

3 baths

1,769 ft²

$2,820,000 -5.8%

$1,594

$2,995,000

Aug 29, 2024

Apt. W12A

3 beds

3 baths

1,768 ft²

$3,100,000

$1,753

Jul 30, 2024

Apt. W10C

3 beds

3 baths

1,706 ft²

$2,775,000 -4.1%

$1,627

$2,895,000

May 23, 2024

Apt. W18A

3 beds

3 baths

1,659 ft²

$2,475,000

$1,492

$2,600,000

May 21, 2024

Apt. E6H

1 bed

1 bath

989 ft²

$882,000

$892

$879,900

Jan 11, 2024

Apt. W12F

1 bed

1 bath

707 ft²

$835,000 +2.5%

$1,181

$815,000

Nov 30, 2023

Apt. E6H

1 bed

1 bath

989 ft²

$925,000

$935

Mar 28, 2023

Apt. W9G

2 beds

2 baths

1,077 ft²

$1,350,000

$1,253

Feb 2, 2023

Apt. EPH1A

4 beds

3 baths

2,286 ft²

$3,175,000 -18.6%

$1,389

$3,900,000

Sep 14, 2022

Apt. E7G

1 bed

1 bath

651 ft²

$740,000 -6.3%

$1,137

$790,000

Sep 1, 2022

Apt. W21B

3 beds

2 baths

1,548 ft²

$2,825,000

$1,825

Aug 17, 2022

Apt. W9H

2 beds

2 baths

1,045 ft²

$1,720,000

$1,646

$1,695,000

Jun 30, 2022

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Overview of The Gotham at 170 East 87th Street

The Gotham, a 27-story condominium located at 170 East 87th Street in the heart of the Upper East Side, offers a blend of luxury, convenience, and community living. Developed by William Zeckendorf Jr. and partners and completed in 1993, this post-war high-rise has 241 units, some featuring duplex layouts, double-height ceilings, and private terraces.

The building's post-modern design by Frank Williams & Associates includes recessed balconies and a distinctive octagonal water tank enclosure. The Gotham provides residents with an extensive suite of amenities. These include a 24-hour doorman, concierge services, a health club, an 82-foot indoor pool, and a lounge with a grand piano and dining facilities. Additional features such as a children’s playroom, a third-floor terrace with a playground, and 43 storage units further enhance the living experience.

Situated near Central Park, Museum Mile, top-rated schools, fine dining, and shopping, The Gotham offers prime access to New York’s cultural and recreational hubs. Nearby Whole Foods, Fairway, and AMC Orpheum 7 theater ensures convenience, while the 4/5/6 and N/Q subway lines provide easy commuting across the city.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1983

Apartments

241 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Garden
Health Club
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

Area Map StreetView

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at Lexington Ave 0.07 miles

Pros & Cons

Several double-height layouts
Central laundry room
Good transportation
Courtyard
Concierge
Doorman
Health club and pool
Some fireplaces
Bidets
Close to Subway

No sundeck
Crowded pedestrian traffic at movie theater complex
Traffic

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This "impressive" 1993 twin-tower condo complex on the Upper East Side offers "resort-style living" with its "comprehensive" amenity package including a swimming pool, health club, and children's playroom. "Perfectly positioned" between Third and Lexington, the building provides "exceptional convenience" to the 86th Street subway, while the "family-friendly" atmosphere is enhanced by a courtyard and roof deck. The "prime location" offers easy access to "abundant shopping" and transportation, making it a "standout residence" in one of Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Alternate Address

180 East 87th Street

720 West End Avenue

between West 96th Street & West 95th Street

Riverside Dr./West End Ave.

Upper West Side condos from $995K near Riverside Park and the Hudson River. Occupancy 2025 | 30,000 SF of indoor/outdoor amenities.

1 beds starting at $1,250,000
2 beds starting at $2,460,000
3 beds starting at $2,900,000
4 beds starting at $5,600,000
5 beds starting at $10,275,000

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The Gotham,170 East 87th Street

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