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25 East 86th Street - Carnegie Hill
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25 East 86th Street

25 East 86th Street

Doorman co-op located in Carnegie Hill, between Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue

25 East 86th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (17) $1,167 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (103)
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Overview of 25 East 86th Street

Built in 1926, 25 East 86th Street is a prewar co-op occupying a full block frontage on Madison Avenue in the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side. The 15 story dark brown brick building contains 103 apartments and was converted to cooperative ownership in 1967, undergoing a major façade restoration in 1999. Residents enter through an impressive vaulted ceiling lobby staffed by a 24 hour doorman and concierge, with additional services including a live-in superintendent, bike room, laundry facilities, and private storage.

Apartments showcase classic prewar details including herringbone oak floors, beamed ceilings, and wood burning fireplaces. Some units feature semi private elevator landings, gracious foyers, formal dining rooms, and staff rooms or maid's quarters. Many apartments have been thoughtfully renovated with modern kitchens and bathrooms while preserving original architectural elements. Several units have terraces, and in-unit washer/dryers are permitted throughout the building.

Located at the corner of Madison Avenue and 86th Street, the building sits just one block from Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The location provides easy access to Museum Mile institutions like the Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim, and Neue Galerie, while the 86th Street express subway station offers convenient transportation. The building maintains white glove service standards while allowing pets, pied-à-terre ownership, and up to 50% financing, making it a sought after address in one of Manhattan's most culturally rich neighborhoods.

Year Built
1929
Apartments
103
Floors
15
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.21 miles

Pros & Cons

  • 24 hour doorman and live-in superintendent
  • High ceilings and herringbone floors
  • In-unit washer/dryer allowed
  • Wood burning fireplaces in many units
  • Grand vaulted ceiling lobby
  • Bike room
  • Pet friendly
  • Pied-à-terre allowed
  • Prime Carnegie Hill location, one block from Central Park and close to many museums
  • Madison Avenue shopping and dining nearby, with express subway at 86th and Lexington
  • No roof deck
  • Not many major views
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • Some units require renovation and updating

CityRealty Rating

26
/44
Architecture
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/36
Location
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/39
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9
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72
CITYREALTY
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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

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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