435 East 85th Street

Overview of 435 East 85th Street

Built in 1958, 435 East 85th Street is a red brick, four story co-op housing 77 apartments on a quiet tree lined street in Yorkville. The building features a canopied entrance and consistent fenestration, though it lacks a doorman, garage, or health club. What sets this boutique cooperative apart are the sponsor units on the top floor that require no board approval, along with several apartments featuring private outdoor spaces, including a garden level unit with a 550 square foot private garden and another with a 400 square foot private patio.

The apartments showcase a mix of original charm and modern renovations, with many units featuring high ceilings ranging from 9 to over 11 feet and original hardwood floors. Recent renovations have introduced high end finishes including solid rift sewn white oak floors, Silestone countertops, and premium appliances from Bertazzoni, Bosch, and Fisher Paykel. The top floor sponsor units stand out with prominent skylights and condo quality finishes, while the garden level apartment boasts a Viking range and Liebherr refrigerator in its chef quality kitchen.

Building amenities include an elevator, live in superintendent, basement laundry facilities, and a newly installed virtual doorman system. The co-op offers flexible ownership policies, allowing pied à terre purchases, gifting, co purchasing, and guarantors, with most units permitting subletting after one to three years of ownership. Pet policies vary by individual apartment, and the building provides general and bike storage for a nominal monthly fee with no current waitlist.

The location offers convenient access to transportation, situated just three blocks from the 86th Street Second Avenue Subway (Q train) and close to the 4, 5, and 6 trains. Residents enjoy proximity to Carl Schurz Park and the East River, along with easy access to Whole Foods, Fairway, and various Upper East Side amenities. The building also provides quick access to the FDR Drive via the southbound entrance at 79th Street, making it convenient for both public transportation users and drivers.