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The America,
300 East 85th Street

Doorman Condop located in Yorkville, at The Southeast corner of Second Avenue

Apartments For Sale (1) $1,222 Avg. price/ft²
For Rent (1)
Recent Sales (25) $1,292 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (199)

Include In-Contract Listings (1)

Apt. 2405
(15 Photos)

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,350 ft²

$1,222

$1,650,000

Dec 8, 2025

5 days

#2405: $1,650,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#1001: $825,000 - 1 bed

#2405: $1,650,000 - 2 beds

Apt. 1003
(5 Photos)

Studio

1 bath

$3,400 in contract

Mar 7, 2024

646 days

in contract

#1003: $3,400 - Studio

Apt. 1004

1 bed

1 bath

$980,000

$1,039,900

Oct 28, 2025

Apt. 2201

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$833,000 -1.9%

$1,111

$849,000

Oct 7, 2025

Apt. 22023

4 beds

4 baths

$2,000,000

Sep 4, 2025

Apt. 21045

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,400,000

Jul 30, 2025

Apt. 203

Studio

1 bath

$585,000 -1.8%

$610,000

Jul 16, 2025

Apt. 2902

2 beds

2 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,485,000

$1,485

$1,485,000

Jun 10, 2025

Apt. 1107

1 bed

1 bath

600 ft²

$835,000 -1.8%

$1,392

$850,000

Apr 29, 2025

Apt. 1002

1 bed

1 bath

725 ft²

$840,000 -13.8%

$1,159

$975,000

Feb 27, 2025

Apt. 1103/1104

3 beds

3 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,825,000

$1,404

May 30, 2024

Apt. 25012

$2,650,000

May 21, 2024

Apt. 3303

2 beds

2 baths

1,200 ft²

$1,499,000 -11.8%

$1,249

$1,699,000

Mar 5, 2024

Apt. 1405

1 bed

1 bath

600 ft²

$715,000 -1.4%

$1,192

$725,000

Mar 5, 2024

Apt. 1105

Studio

1 bath

600 ft²

$600,000 -4.6%

$1,000

$629,000

Nov 30, 2023

Apt. 1401

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$940,000 -1%

$1,343

$949,500

Nov 7, 2023

Apt. 3205

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,895,000

$1,458

$1,895,000

Aug 31, 2023

Apt. 3201

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$865,000 -1.1%

$1,236

$875,000

Jun 22, 2023

Apt. 1106

1 bed

2 baths

750 ft²

$799,000 -6.5%

$1,065

$855,000

Jun 12, 2023

Apt. 2702

2 beds

2 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,385,000 -0.7%

$1,385

$1,395,000

Jun 1, 2023

Apt. 1801

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$899,000

$1,124

$899,000

May 4, 2023

Apt. 1705

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,285 ft²

$1,999,000

$1,556

$2,000,000

Aug 30, 2022

Apt. 3602

2 beds

2 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,450,000 -9.1%

$1,450

$1,650,000

Aug 25, 2022

Apt. 3201

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$824,000

$1,177

May 26, 2022

Apt. 304

$745,000

May 26, 2022

Apt. 3502

2 beds

2 baths

1,000 ft²

$1,600,000

$1,600

$1,600,000

May 23, 2022

Apt. 405

1 bed

1 bath

550 ft²

$645,000 -3%

$1,173

$665,000

Feb 14, 2022

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Overview of The America at 300 East 85th Street

The America, completed in 1987, is a 37 story condop building at 300 East 85th Street in Yorkville on the Upper East Side. Developed by Ian Bruce Eichner (who also created CitySpire), the 199 unit tower was designed by renowned Chicago architect Helmut Jahn of Murphy/Jahn, known for projects like the State of Illinois Center and other notable New York buildings including Park Avenue Tower and CitySpire.

What sets The America apart is its unique "Condop" structure, operating as a cooperative with condominium rules that offers exceptional flexibility for owners. The building requires no board approval, welcomes investors from day one, allows unlimited subletting, and permits pied-à-terre purchases. Buyers can purchase through LLC or Trust without mortgage recording tax, and the building allows up to 80% financing. Notably, this is not a land lease building, as The America owns both the land and commercial space.

Apartments range from alcove studios to sprawling 4 bedroom corner units, with many featuring private balconies and panoramic city, river, and skyline views, particularly on higher floors. Many units offer custom built ins, oversized windows, and the option for in unit washer/dryer installation, with laundry facilities available on each floor.

The building provides white glove service with a full time doorman and concierge, along with comprehensive amenities including a newly renovated health club, heated pool, dry sauna, party room, private garage, and bike storage. Located between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park, residents enjoy proximity to the Second Avenue Q train, Fairway and Whole Foods supermarkets, Equinox fitness, the 92nd Street Y, and Museum Mile.

Year Built

1987

Apartments

199

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Yorkville (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

199Apartments

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Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Full Service Garage
Health Club
Pool
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

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Nearby Subways

at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

Pros & Cons

Close to Subway
Health club and pool
Concierge
Many apartments with balconies
Full service building with 24 hour doorman and live-in resident manager
In-unit washer/dryer allowed
Large windows with natural light
Fitness center with heated pool and dry sauna
Garage
Pet friendly
Close to Second Avenue subway
No board approval required and can purchase in LLC or Trust
Investor friendly with unlimited sublet policy

Traffic
No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

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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
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This "quiet bedroom community" offers a "great lobby" but its location "adjacent to municipal facilities" may give some pause. A mixed-bag for those seeking tranquil city living.

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3 beds starting at $2,995,000

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The America,300 East 85th Street

Doorman Condop located in Yorkville, at The Southeast corner of Second Avenue

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