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Last updated on Jan 30, 2025

The Lispenard,
55 East 86th Street

The Lispenard is a classic prewar cooperative on East 86th Street in Carnegie Hill with white-glove service and amenities. Located near Central Park and Museum Mile, it offers convenient access to shopping, transportation, and is in the PS6 school district.

Recent Sales (3) $2,088 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (46)

Apt. 2-C

2 beds

1 bath

1,050 ft²

$2,570,000

$2,448

Dec 12, 2022

Apt. 12B

3 beds

3 baths

2,200 ft²

$4,750,000 -9.5%

$2,159

$5,250,000

Jun 17, 2022

Apt. 9B

4 beds

3 baths

2,203 ft²

$3,650,000 -26.3%

$1,657

$4,950,000

May 27, 2022

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Overview of The Lispenard at 55 East 86th Street

The Lispenard is a classic prewar cooperative located at 55 East 86th Street in Carnegie Hill. The white-glove, full-service building is staffed by a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and elevator attendants. Amenities include a gym, children's playroom, roof deck, central laundry room, bike room, and private storage in the basement. It is located in the PS6 school district and close to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and the local and express trains at 86th Street. Pets and pied-a-terres are permitted.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1925

Converted: 1984

Apartments

46 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

Elevator Operator
FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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at Lexington Ave 0.17 miles

Pros & Cons

A block and a half from Central Park
Doorman
Consistent fenestration
Concierge
Excellent crosstown bus service
Convenient neighborhood shopping
Close to several religious institutions
Close to several private schools
Very close to several major museums
Close to Subway

No sundeck
No garage
Not many views
No balconies

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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Price Cuts: Park Avenue estate sale reduced to $799K; See the repriced condos at Forest Hills' BLVD Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Alternate Addresses

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