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Westminster House, 35 East 85th Street - Carnegie Hill
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Doorman Co-Op in Carnegie Hill
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35 East 85th Street

Westminster House,
35 East 85th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Carnegie Hill, between Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue  Map

  • Apartments For Sale (6)
  • Recent Sales (16)
  • All Units in Building (158)
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Overview of Westminster House at 35 East 85th Street

Westminster House,a full-service cooperative at 35 East 85th Street, is one of the Upper East Side's most luxurious buildings. The full-time staff includes 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in superintendent, handyman, and porter. Indoor/outdoor amenities include a planted courtyard, a roof terrace with city views, bike storage, and a laundry room.

The building is just one block from Central Park, Museum Mile, and all the conveniences of the Upper East Side including multiple transportation options. There is a garage in the building, and pets and pieds-a-terre are welcome. 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. The building allows 75% financing.

Year Built
1955
Apartments
158
Floors
16
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%
158Apartments
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator

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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.17 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,UG
  2. Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  3. Hunter College High School
    Grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12
  4. Ps 290 Manhattan New School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  5. Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Regis High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  2. St Ignatius Loyola School
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  3. Park Avenue Methodist Day School
    Grades: PK,KG
  4. Loyola School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  5. Ramaz Lower School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"In the 1950's, high-rise residential developers in New York City were so impressed with the success of the white-brick Manhattan House project on the Upper East Side that the vast majority of new projects followed suite and used glazed white bricks for their façades. Unfortunately, most projects were not as good as Manhattan House, which occupies a full block and has extensive landscaping, and, worse, many experience severe façade problems due to bad brickwork that resulted in many bricks breaking apart in the city's freeze-thaw cycles. In addition, many such projects were far from distinguished architectturally. Indeed, they were often far worse than most public housing project above the lobbies. This building was erected in 1955 with a white-brick façade and in 1998 it took the courageous and expensive step of replacing its entire façade. The new façade was radically different. It was not white, but reddish brown and it also was no longer a plain façade but the new design called for more intricate masonry work.As a result, this large building, which extends through to 86th Street, will significantly improve the ambiance of this very desirable neighborhood when the renovation work is completed in 1999. The 158-unit building was converted to a cooperative in 1979 and has a very modern and attractive lobby and canopy entrance on 85th Street, underwent a major façade restoration. This property has a wonderful location that is convenient to many museums and the glamour of Madison Avenue. Adjacent to the Carnegie Hill district, which is one of the most desirable in the city because of its many fine schools and churches and family-oriented boutiques, this building has two supermarkets within two blocks and very convenient neighborhood shopping. Although 85th Street is an entrance to one of the transverse roads in Central Park, most of that traffic turns from Madison Avenue and this pleasant block is relatively quiet."
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Pros & Cons

  • Prime Upper East Side location close to many museums
  • Two supermarkets are within two blocks
  • Excellent crosstown buses nearby
  • Express subway station nearby at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue
  • Many fine schools nearby
  • Quiet street
  • Sundeck
  • Handsome new red-brick facade replaced white-brick facing in 1999
  • Madison Avenue traffic is often heavy, particularly on parade days
  • Few exciting views
  • No health club
  • No balconies
  • Large number of apartments
  • Conventional layouts

CityRealty Rating

20
/44
Architecture
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23
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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58
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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 "well-situated" post-war residence at Madison and 85th offers "light-flooded" apartments and a "fantastic" roof terrace that's become a neighborhood standout. The "exceptionally accommodating" doormen and "pet-friendly atmosphere" create a welcoming vibe, while the "prime Upper East Side location" puts residents within an easy stroll of the city's elite educational institutions. A "perfect blend" of luxury and lifestyle amenities.
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Westminster House, 35 East 85th Street Floorplans

Apt 11A
3 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 4C
3 beds, 3 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 9D
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 7cn
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. ft2
Apt 6F
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 7DN
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 800 ft2
Last sold for $650,000
on Jun 11, 2024
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Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

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.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice per Room (Estimated)200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250246810$100,000$200,000$300,000$400,000$500,000$600,000
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$813
$2,161,000
$813
$2,200,000
5
2023
$1,081
$2,850,000
$1,081
$2,850,000
2
2022
$1,313
$1,419,000
$1,313
$1,700,000
5
2021
-
$1,263,750
-
$1,425,000
4
2020
-
$672,500
-
$672,500
2
2019
-
$1,161,800
-
$812,500
5
2018
-
$1,973,531
-
$2,332,500
4
2017
$1,824
$2,250,000
$1,824
$2,900,000
3
2016
-
$1,775,000
-
$1,775,000
1
2015
-
$849,000
-
$849,000
2
2014
-
$528,500
-
$528,500
1
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,675
$2,243,125
$1,675
$2,262,500
4
2012
$900
$1,930,000
$900
$2,050,000
4
2011
$761
$447,500
$761
$447,500
2
2010
-
$2,008,333
$2,750,000
3
2009
$1,469
$2,668,750
$1,469
$2,662,500
4
2008
$1,440
$1,561,667
$1,440
$1,660,000
3
2007
$1,038
$1,240,444
$998
$745,000
9
2006
$1,180
$913,958
$1,180
$730,000
6
2005
-
$1,682,525
$1,350,000
5
2004
$791
$1,133,786
$826
$1,095,000
7
2003
-
$838,667
$825,000
9
Please note that price/ft2 calculations is from only 22% of total transactions during the period
Year
Avg Price / Room (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
0
2024
$331,178
$2,161,000
5
2023
$461,429
$2,850,000
2
2022
$299,967
$1,419,000
5
2021
$273,917
$1,263,750
4
2020
$224,167
$672,500
2
2019
$276,983
$1,161,800
5
2018
$309,758
$1,973,531
4
2017
$392,063
$2,250,000
3
2016
$355,000
$1,775,000
1
2015
$283,000
$849,000
2
2014
$211,400
$528,500
1
Year
Avg Price / Room (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$397,040
$2,243,125
4
2012
$369,524
$1,930,000
4
2011
$179,000
$447,500
2
2010
-
$2,008,333
3
2009
$445,055
$2,668,750
4
2008
$254,714
$1,561,667
3
2007
$290,990
$1,240,444
9
2006
$313,667
$913,958
6
2005
$425,000
$1,682,525
5
2004
$193,214
$1,133,786
7
2003
$136,592
$838,667
9

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