220 East 87th Street is a 5-story red-brick cooperative building constructed in 1927 and converted to co-op status in 1985, containing 42 units. The building features a distinctive white-marble entrance surround with a canopied entrance, complemented by sidewalk landscaping and wall lanterns.
The property maintains its pre-war character with consistent fenestration and fire escapes, while offering modern amenities including an elevator, first-floor laundry facilities, and a live-in superintendent. The building permits through-wall air conditioners and features a three-step-down entrance leading to a two-step-down lobby.
Units in the building typically feature high ceilings and hardwood floors, with some apartments having undergone extensive renovations to include modern finishes and thoughtful space optimization, including lofted sleeping areas in some studios. Recent renovations have incorporated modern fixtures, subway tile bathrooms, and updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances.
The co-op's policies include allowing subletting after three years of ownership and permitting cats but not dogs. The application process notably does not require an interview, streamlining the approval process for new residents.
Situated between Second and Third Avenues, the location offers exceptional transportation access with the Q train nearby and the 4/5/6 trains at Lexington Avenue. The M86 crosstown bus provides convenient east-west transit options.
The neighborhood is rich in amenities, with both Whole Foods and Fairway Market within walking distance. The area features numerous restaurants along Second and Third Avenues, as well as 86th Street's retail corridor, which includes a Barnes & Noble bookstore and an HMV music store.
While the building doesn't offer a doorman or health club, residents benefit from the proximity to Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, and the East River. The Dalton School's gymnasium is located on the same block, and a parking garage is conveniently situated across the street.
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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.
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