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The Brompton, 205 East 85th Street, #5J

$2,050,000 ($1,522 per ft2) -8.9% | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,347 ft2
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31 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 31, 2024
    Last Price Change: -8.9% ($200,000) on Jun 18
    Days on Market: 31
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Yorkville (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 210 times
Monthly Common Charges: $1,766
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,082
Total Taxes & Fees: $3,848 ($2.86/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,966
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,814 ($11.00/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($410,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This desirable property is located in the Yorkville neighborhood on the Upper East Side, with convenient access to shopping, dining, museums, entertainment, and recreational facilities. It's in close proximity to Central Park and Carl Schurz Park, and offers convenient transportation options with the cross-town bus at 86th Street, Express trains on IRT line on Lexington Avenue at 86th Street and the 2nd Avenue subway at 86th to Downtown and Wall Street.
  • Architectural Excellence: The apartment is designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, featuring a Gothic-inspired red brick and limestone facade. It's a bright corner unit with wall-to-wall high cathedral windows for maximum sunlight, oversized windows throughout with insulated acoustic sound reduction UV protected glass, and high ceiling heights.
  • Green Building: This is a LEED Silver-certified environmentally friendly green building, managed by the established Related Company, indicating a commitment to sustainability and quality.
  • Modern Amenities: The apartment comes with modern appliances including a wine cooler and front loading washer/dryer by Miele, two large walk-in closets, and has been used as pied-a-terre, indicating minimal wear and tear. Some photos are virtually staged, providing potential for customization.
  • Building Facilities: The building amenities include a doorman, concierge, valet, playroom, landscaped outdoor patio, entertainment lounge, and a newly renovated gym. Membership to the adjoining Equinox Fitness Club is included.
  • Ongoing Improvements: There is a special monthly assessment for resident lounge upgrade, hallways and corridor improvements, a roof deck space and elevator renovation, indicating ongoing improvements to the building.

Description

5J is a bright corner two bedrooms 2.5 baths condo unit. Wall-to-wall large high cathedral windows in the living room allowing maximum sunlight. Two large picture windows on the north and west side of the master bedroom, and a large picture window in the second bedroom.

Over-sized windows throughout the apartment with insulated acoustic sound reduction UV protected glass. High ceiling heights with two large walk-in closets. Spacious living room. Individual climate control and kitchen sink has garbage disposal.

Modern appliances and wine cooler. Front loading washer / dryer by Miele. Original owner. Apartment is used as pied-a-terre.

The Brompton building is developed and managed by the established Related Company. It is designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.

The building is LEED Silver-certified environmentally friendly green. It is a renowned white glove condominium, with a classic prewar look and feel. It presents an enduring and valued lifestyle. The property’s Gothic-inspired red brick and limestone faade offers the framework for gracious layouts and richly detailed interiors.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, the Brompton embraces Upper East Side values and presents its residents and families with the unique gift of cultural and educational experiences. It is situated between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park. Convenient access to shopping, dining, museums, entertainment and recreational facilities.

Whole-Food Supermarket is on East 88th Street & 3rd Avenue, Fairways Supermarket is on the corner of East 86th Street and 2nd Avenue. Target Store, H &M clothing store and Barnes & Noble bookstore are all nearby.
Convenient transportation abounds with the cross-town bus at 86th Street, Express trains on IRT line on Lexington Avenue at 86th Street and the 2nd Avenue subway at 86th to Downtown and Wall Street.

Amenities include live-in resident manager, doorman, concierge, valet, playroom, landscaped outdoor patio, entertainment lounge, a newly renovated gym and next door to the Equinox fitness club.

Special monthly assessment $435.95 until January 2026 for resident lounge upgrade, hallways and corridor improvements, a roof deck space and elevator renovation.

Some of the photos are virtually staged (living room and bedrooms)

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Evergreen 88 Real Estate LLC

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About The Brompton, 205 East 85th Street

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The Brompton, 205 East 85th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

30
Out of 44
+
20
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
81
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 40 blocks 2 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
A Lot 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Yes, but Small 1 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Event Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • LEED Accreditation
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Designed by Robert A. M. Stern
  • One block from subway
  • Excellent cross-town bus service
  • Doorman
  • Handsome lobby
  • Highly detailed facades
  • Large living rooms
  • Some duplex units
  • Fitness center
Cons
  • Many apartments
  • No garage
  • Considerable traffic
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Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
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