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The Courtlandt, 40 East 88th Street, #PH14E
$4,350,000
| 3 beds, 4 baths
408 days on Market
Key Details
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Listed: Nov 9, 2023Last Price Change: ($400,000) on Nov 20Days on Market: 408Building Type: CooperativeNeighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)Doorman: FT DoormanListing viewed 501 times
Monthly Maintenance:
$7,649
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$14,441
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$22,090
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($2,175,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Elegant Art Deco Design: Beautifully proportioned interiors with original terrazzo flooring, oak herringbone parquet, and whimsical leaded art glass windows.
- Spacious Living Areas: A vast 27.5-foot living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and an enfilade of three gracious reception rooms, perfect for entertaining.
- Luxurious Bedrooms and Bathrooms: Three large bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing ample space and comfort for residents and guests alike.
- Full-Service Building Amenities: Includes a state-of-the-art gym, full-time doorman, concierge services, and a beautifully restored Art Deco lobby.
- Prime Carnegie Hill Location: Situated at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 88th Street, close to Central Park, Museum Mile, and top-tier schools.
- Expansive Outdoor Terrace: A stunning 43.5-foot long setback terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertainment, offering a private oasis in the city.
Description
A captivating and comfortable 1930 penthouse high atop one of Carnegie Hill’s Art Deco gems, designed by noted American architects Sugarman (a J.E.R. Carpenter alumnus) & Berger. The chic and charming 2,750 square foot, 8 room cooperative apartment boasts any gardener’s delight - a 43.5 foot long setback terrace, perfect for outdoor dining and entertainment. This exceptional aerie, available for the first time in 50 years, was custom designed for a daughter the building’s owner and was once home to iconic American actor and comedian Milton Berle.
Light-flooded and beautifully proportioned, the apartment features a 23 foot Gallery with original terrazzo flooring.
An enfilade of 3 gracious reception rooms overlooks the 300 square foot terrace. In the vast 27.5 foot Living Room, a pair of original steel casement French doors bookend a wood-burning fireplace with a beautiful marble mantelpiece. The adjacent corner Library/Third Bedroom and a sunlit corner Solarium/Study with original slate flooring and art glass steel casement windows also overlook the terrace.
The Gallery leads to a generous Dining Room, which adjoins the Solarium. Authentic Art Deco architectural details include oak herringbone parquet flooring, whimsical leaded art glass windows, detailed crown moldings and period tilework throughout. This classic Upper East Side residence also includes 3 large Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, a corner south-facing windowed Kitchen, and a Staff or 4th Bedroom.
The versatile floorplan is thoughtfully designed with superb scale, ceilings measuring 9 foot, 6 inches and outstanding storage (15 closets). The elegant Art Deco Lobby at 40 East 88th Street has been meticulously restored to its original design. Amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, a central Laundry Room, and a bicycle storage room. The well-staffed cooperative affords maximum privacy and excellent security, with a Resident Manager and full-time Doorman and Concierge services.
Dogs and cats are permitted, as is financing of up to 50% of the purchase price. Washer/dryers are permitted with Board approval. There is currently in place a monthly Operating Assessment of $2,670 through December 2024. Its prime location at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 88th Street (at the crest of the Carnegie Hill) is in close proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile and is convenient to the fine restaurants, galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue.
40 East 88th Street is zoned for P.S. 6 - Lillie D. Blake Elementary School and is close to a number of other excellent educational institutions. The apartment transfers with a private storage locker.
An enfilade of 3 gracious reception rooms overlooks the 300 square foot terrace. In the vast 27.5 foot Living Room, a pair of original steel casement French doors bookend a wood-burning fireplace with a beautiful marble mantelpiece. The adjacent corner Library/Third Bedroom and a sunlit corner Solarium/Study with original slate flooring and art glass steel casement windows also overlook the terrace.
The Gallery leads to a generous Dining Room, which adjoins the Solarium. Authentic Art Deco architectural details include oak herringbone parquet flooring, whimsical leaded art glass windows, detailed crown moldings and period tilework throughout. This classic Upper East Side residence also includes 3 large Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, a corner south-facing windowed Kitchen, and a Staff or 4th Bedroom.
The versatile floorplan is thoughtfully designed with superb scale, ceilings measuring 9 foot, 6 inches and outstanding storage (15 closets). The elegant Art Deco Lobby at 40 East 88th Street has been meticulously restored to its original design. Amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, a central Laundry Room, and a bicycle storage room. The well-staffed cooperative affords maximum privacy and excellent security, with a Resident Manager and full-time Doorman and Concierge services.
Dogs and cats are permitted, as is financing of up to 50% of the purchase price. Washer/dryers are permitted with Board approval. There is currently in place a monthly Operating Assessment of $2,670 through December 2024. Its prime location at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 88th Street (at the crest of the Carnegie Hill) is in close proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile and is convenient to the fine restaurants, galleries and boutiques of Madison Avenue.
40 East 88th Street is zoned for P.S. 6 - Lillie D. Blake Elementary School and is close to a number of other excellent educational institutions. The apartment transfers with a private storage locker.
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Apartment Amenities
- Washer/Dryer in apt.
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Sothebys International Realty
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