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525 East 89th Street
Last updated on Mar 20, 2026

Gracie Gardens,
525 East 89th Street

Gracie Gardens at 525 East 89th Street is an attractive red-brick apartment building in Yorkville, part of a four-building complex with a common garden. Built in 1942 and designed by Sylvan Bien, the complex contains about 272 units and was converted to a cooperative in 1981. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of Gracie Gardens at 525 East 89th Street

Gracie Gardens, designed by architect Sylvan Bien and built in 1942, is a distinguished four building complex located in Yorkville between 89th and 90th streets. The complex, which was converted to a co-op in 1981, features approximately 272 units across its buildings at 515 East 89th Street, 525 East 89th Street, and 520 and 530 East 90th Street.

The buildings are connected by a beautifully landscaped private courtyard garden, creating a serene community atmosphere. Each entrance features 24 hour doorman service, and the property is maintained by a live-in superintendent. Building amenities include laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and available private storage units. The lobbies have been recently upgraded, enhancing the building's classic prewar appeal.

Apartments within Gracie Gardens range from one to three bedrooms, with many units featuring renovated kitchens and bathrooms. A notable characteristic of the residences is the abundance of natural light, with most rooms including windows. Select apartments offer private terraces, and some units have been approved for washer/dryer installations. The building maintains pet friendly policies and allows pied-Ă -terre ownership.

The location offers exceptional access to outdoor spaces and recreation, situated steps from Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion. The property's proximity to Asphalt Green athletic complex, the East River Esplanade, and the East 90th Street Ferry Terminal provides residents with numerous fitness and transportation options.

Notable resident Mark J. Green has called the building home.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1942
Converted: 1981
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • 24 hour doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Close to Carl Schurz Park
  • Canopied entrance
  • Close to Asphalt Green
  • Close to FDR Drive
  • Many bay windows
  • Close to cross-town bus
  • Some fireplaces
  • Close to the East River
  • Pet friendly building
  • Private landscaped courtyard
  • Live in superintendent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private storage units available
  • Recently upgraded lobbies
  • Pied Ă  terre ownership allowed
  • Some units have private terraces
  • Some units have in unit washer and dryer
  • Children's playroom
  • Close to East 90th Street Ferry Terminal
  • Close to East River Esplanade
  • Concierge service
  • Elevator building
  • Pre war building
  • Several steps up entrance
  • No garage
  • No roof deck
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
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25
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Location
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/39
Features
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8
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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 "full-service" co-op complex features "four distinct buildings" arranged around a "serene courtyard," offering residents a "compound-like setting." The "attentive" staff includes full-time doorman and live-in super, while "practical amenities" span from a "well-equipped" gym to bike storage, making this "complete package" an attractive urban sanctuary.

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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