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300 East 85th Street

The America,
300 East 85th Street

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

$1,207 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$74 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,282 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • For Rent (2)
  • Recent Sales (24)
  • All Units in Building (199)
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Overview of The America at 300 East 85th Street

The America is a 37-story, 199-unit cooperative in the Yorkville section of the Upper East Side. A full-time doorman/concierge is on staff, and amenities include a fully equipped health club, pool, party room, bike room, and garage. Pets are welcome.

The building's address at 300 East 85th Street puts it close to gourmet supermarkets, top gyms and fitness studios, and the new Second Avenue subway. 

Year Built
1987
Apartments
199
Floors
37
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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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

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Learn more about off-market listings at The America!

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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

Carter’s Review

"The developer of The America was Ian Bruce Eichner, who also developed CitySpire.There are 200 cooperative apartments in this 36-story tower that was completed in 1987. 

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Pros & Cons

  • Health club and pool
  • Many apartments with balconies
  • Concierge
  • Garage
  • Close to Subway
  • No sundeck
  • Second Avenue location
  • Traffic

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
Architecture
+
21
/36
Location
+
15
/39
Features
=
66
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  • 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 "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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