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170 East 87th Street

The Gotham,
170 East 87th Street

Doorman Condo located in Carnegie Hill, between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

$1,405 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$65 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,504 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (2)
  • Recent Sales (25)
  • All Units in Building (241)
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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.

Year Built
1983
Apartments
241
Floors
27
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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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

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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.07 miles

Carter’s Review

"This large apartment tower at 170 East 87th Street on the southwest corner at Third Avenue is known as The Gotham and it replaced a movie theater on the site when it was completed in 1992. 

It is one of the few buildings on the Upper East Side to offer some duplex apartments with double-height ceilings, a feature very nicely revealed in the façade by the large recessed balconies on both the avenue and the side-street. "
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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

29
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
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24
/39
Features
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9
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87
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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

Broker & Buyer Comments

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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