Skip to Content
đź‘€ Your NYC apartment tour is just a click away!
My Inquiries
✨Don’t just browse - start exploring!✨

Turn Favorites
into Tours!

Found a listing you love?
Submit a “Book a Tour” inquiry!

Our team will arrange a private tour for any apartment or building in New York City.
Perfectly tailored to your schedule.

  • Apartments
  • Overview & Photos
  • Maps
  • Ratings & Insider Info
  • Building Specialists
  • Floorplans
  • Sales Data & Comps
  • Similar Buildings
168 West 87th Street
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

Capitol Hall,
168 West 87th Street

This handsome, brown-brick, pre-war, 9-story building has 238 rental apartments and features a white marble lobby with a concierge. The building has a balustrated roofline, consistent fenestration, and benefits from excellent cross-town bus service and nearby subway access.

168 West 87th Street Location Map

Overview of Capitol Hall at 168 West 87th Street

Capitol Hall is a handsome, brown-brick, pre-war building located in New York City. This 9-story structure houses 238 rental apartments and is noted for its architectural features, including a balustrated roofline and consistent fenestration. The building's second and third floors feature arched window openings, adding to its aesthetic appeal. Residents and visitors are greeted by a white marble lobby with a concierge stationed behind a window in the vestibule. The building benefits from its location across the street from a landscaped plaza, providing considerable 'light-and-air'. It is conveniently situated with excellent cross-town bus service on 86th Street and a nearby subway station at Broadway and 86th Street, making it an accessible choice for city dwellers. Capitol Hall's entrance is marked by a two-story limestone surround, with additional similar surrounds at the base, including one for the service entrance. While the building's review and listing descriptions do not mention specific amenities or notable residents, its architectural charm and strategic location make it a desirable residence in the city.
Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
1914
Apartments
Floors
9
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Elevator
{ "key" : "AIzaSyDquABdSLhathmwfnoTcYwA1BY6coZZyZk", "lat": 40.78789, "lng": -73.97403, "marker": { "icon": "https://img3.cityrealty.com/neo/i/w/amenities/base.png" } }

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.13 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West and 88th 0.30 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway and 95th 0.43 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Pleasant prewar building
  • Pleasant street
  • Storage space
  • Nice white marble lobby
  • Lively neighborhood with many restaurants and stores
  • Good public transportation
  • High ceilings
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No concierge
  • No doorman

CityRealty Rating

15
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
6
/39
Features
=
43
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

View Detailed Comparison