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12 East 88th Street
New Development Opened in 2017
Last updated on Jan 30, 2026

12 East 88th Street

12 East 88th Street is a 1931 Rosario Candela-designed building converted to a 24-unit condominium in 2016. The building features updated apartments and amenities including a doorman, fitness center, and lounge, located near the Guggenheim Museum and Central Park.

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Overview of 12 East 88th Street

12 East 88th Street is a distinguished Carnegie Hill residence originally designed by Rosario Candela in 1931. This red-brick, 13-story building was converted from a rental to a luxury condominium in 2017, blending prewar grandeur with modern conveniences. The conversion, led by Simon Baron Development, reduced the number of residences from 67 to just 24, restoring the building’s original multi-paned windows while introducing refined interiors by Vicente Wolf and elegant public spaces designed by Champalimaud.

Architecturally, the building stands out with its rusticated limestone base, stately canopied entrance, and intricate detailing, including quoins, balustrades, and decorative string courses. Its setbacks, flying buttresses, and stone-topped chimneys create a striking silhouette, while large windows provide natural light and impressive views.

Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, a resident manager, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, a media room, a package room, storage, and a landscaped garden terrace. The building no longer permits window air conditioners, maintaining its clean exterior aesthetic.

Located between Fifth and Madison Avenues, 12 East 88th Street offers a rare combination of residential tranquility and easy access to the Upper East Side lifestyle. Central Park and the Reservoir are just 300 feet away, while Museum Mile institutions—including the Guggenheim, the Neue Galerie, and the Met—are steps from the front door. Fine dining, boutique shopping, and convenient transportation, including the 4/5/6 and Q trains, make this an ideal location.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1931
Converted: 2016
Apartments
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Screening Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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at Lexington Ave 0.25 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Across from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Storage
  • Permits most pets
  • Some Fireplaces
  • Flying buttresses
  • Handsome apartment layouts
  • Prime location in Carnegie Hill
  • Very close to Central Park
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Close to Subway
  • No doorman
  • No roof deck
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

25
/44
Architecture
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32
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
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9
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  • 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

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