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2 East 88th Street, #10

$24,500,000 | 4 beds, 4.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
89 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 10, 2024
    Days on Market: 89
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 253 times
Monthly Maintenance: $12,620
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $76,705
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $89,325
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($12,250,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Saturday, Sep 7
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This prestigious and coveted cooperative is located in NYC's Upper East Side, with almost 50’ of Fifth Avenue frontage, steps from Central Park. It's situated across from the Guggenheim Museum, close to acclaimed museums, restaurants, schools, and other attractions, and is conveniently near the subway.
  • Exceptional Design: Featured in Architectural Digest, this full-floor residence is designed by award-winning architects SheltonMindel & Associates. It boasts modern-minimalist interiors, exceptional ceiling height, chic white resin & black wenge wood floors, 11’ beamed ceilings, and 2 wood-burning fireplaces.
  • Stunning Views: The property offers open views of Central Park, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and Guggenheim Museum, with a sun-drenched Central Park wing for entertaining. It also features one of the most distinctive and attractive rooftop water tank enclosures in the city.
  • Luxurious Amenities: The apartment includes a private elevator landing, a sleek, eat-in windowed kitchen with top-grade appliances, a primary bedroom with a 5-fixture en-suite bath and custom Dornbracht finishes, and three additional bedrooms each with their own en-suite bathrooms.
  • Advanced Features: The residence is equipped with a custom audio-visual system with speakers in every room, central AC and heat, and a security alarm system. It also comes with two storage units that transfer with the apartment.
  • Building Facilities: The building offers amenities such as a concierge, FT doorman, and elevator, with the added exclusivity of only one apartment per floor.

Description

Presenting a one-of-a-kind offering in one of NYC’s most prestigious and coveted cooperatives. Featured in Architectural Digest, and architecturally designed by AD100, 2023 Hall of Fame-winning architects SheltonMindel & Associates, apartment #10 at 2 East 88th Street in Carnegie Hill is a notably rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. This exquisite, full-floor residence stands apart from others in its premier Upper East Side locale with its meticulous modern-minimalist interiors and exceptional ceiling height.

The expansive home boasting almost 50’ of Fifth Avenue frontage is idyllically located steps from Central Park, and flooded with light from 25 oversized windows on West, North, and East exposures. Gorgeous open views of the park, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and Guggenheim Museum are a wonderful backdrop in all rooms. Enter via a private elevator landing into a striking glass vestibule.

Beyond, a formal 28’x7’ gallery welcomes you, effortlessly flowing into the rest of the exquisite oasis. Wrapped in glossy lacquer, the ambience is enhanced by airy 11’ beamed ceilings, chic white resin & black wenge wood floors, sprawling art gallery walls, recessed ceiling & floor lighting, and 2 wood-burning fireplaces. 

 Entertain guests in your fabulous sun-drenched Central Park wing that extends the entire length of the building façade and overlooks the picturesque park. Host in style in the palatial northwest corner living room with a walnut-encased steel fireplace, fireside library/media room divided by walnut paneled blocks, and gracious dining room with a wet bar and sand-blasted glass walls.

Set behind a 16’ glass wall is the sleek, eat-in windowed kitchen, featuring Bulthaup cabinetry, a stainless steel center island, and top-grade appliances by Viking, Sub-Zero & Miele. Nearby you’ll find a convenient powder room with park vistas, abundant concealed closets, and a pantry area with laundry. The primary bedroom, sitting on the eastern side of the home, is accessed by a private hall lined with 10 custom-outfitted walnut closets. The 5-fixture en-suite bath pampers with custom Dornbracht finishes, radiant heated floors, a double sink vanity, steam rainfall shower with dual heads, and deep soaking tub.

Three additional bedrooms, one with a Murphy bed, all come with their own en-suite bathrooms. Plus you’ll enjoy a custom audio-visual system with speakers in every room, central AC and heat, a security alarm system, and two storage units that transfer with the apartment.

 Majestic 2 East 88th Street, brought to life by architects Pennington & Lewis and renowned builder Bing & Bing, is a well-established prewar co-op with 14 stories and just 13 apartments. The extraordinary address on Fifth Avenue is directly across from the Guggenheim Museum, a stone’s throw from Central Park, close to acclaimed museums, restaurants, schools and other attractions.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
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About 2 East 88th Street

86

2 East 88th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

26
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
22
Out of 39
+
10
=
86
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 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:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
No Consistency 0 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 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:
Outstanding 5 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:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
Some Noise 0 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:
1 5 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Spectacular views of Central Park and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • One block from good supermarket
  • Several attractive restaurants are nearby along Madison Avenue
  • Close to many private schools
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Prime Carnegie Hill location
  • Attractive entrance
  • Only one apartment per floor
  • One of the most distinctive and attractive rooftop water tank enclosures in the city
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • No garage
  • No sundeck
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Subways

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  2. 5
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at Lexington Ave 0.31 miles

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