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301 East 87th Street
Last updated on Feb 7, 2026

The Corniche,
301 East 87th Street

The Corniche is a full-service cooperative on the Upper East Side with amenities including a full-time doorman, renovated lobby, and various common areas. The pet-friendly building offers a generous subletting policy and plans for adding a gym, along with existing features like storage options and a common roof deck. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of The Corniche at 301 East 87th Street

The Corniche is a 24-story, full-service cooperative on the Upper East Side, built in 1972 and converted in 1986. It offers 141 apartments and a wide range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, renovated lobby, new gym, landscaped roof deck, children’s playroom, on-site laundry, free bike storage, public storage, and private storage lockers (currently waitlisted). The building has a generous subletting policy, allowing unlimited sublets after two years of residency with board approval.

This pet-friendly, non-smoking building features a polished beige granite base, a two-story entrance with lantern-style lighting, and sidewalk landscaping. Discrete air-conditioning units, corner balconies, and consistent fenestration enhance its architectural design. While it lacks an on-site garage, parking is available directly across the street.

Located on a lively stretch of the Upper East Side, The Corniche is steps from the 4, 5, 6, and Second Avenue subway lines, with excellent bus service. The area offers abundant dining options—including the iconic Elaine’s—shopping, and nightlife. Nearby is the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, home to private schools and cultural institutions. Although there are no immediate parks, the vibrant community and amenities make this an appealing residence.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1965
Converted: 1983
Apartments
Floors
25
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Pros & Cons

  • Many corner balconies
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Good neighborhood shopping
  • Good public transportation
  • Roof deck
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • No garage
  • 7-step-up entrance
  • Many apartments
  • Considerable traffic on the avenue

CityRealty Rating

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/44
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/36
Location
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/39
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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 "value-oriented" Upper East Side residence offers a "full complement of amenities" including doorman service, roof deck, and storage options, though "maintenance runs high." Situated in a "retail-rich corridor" near 86th Street with "everything at your doorstep," the location promises even more upside with "luxury developments bringing higher-end retail" to the area. While the building shows its age in places, its "prime location" and "comprehensive amenities" make it a "solid choice" for those seeking established Upper East Side living.

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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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