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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  Map

$74 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,281 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • For Rent (3)
  • Recent Sales (25)
  • 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%
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

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

Limited off-market opportunities might be available at The America – ideal for those looking to explore listings not currently on the market. Contact us to learn more.

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Nearby Subways

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

Nearby Schools

  1. Ps 290 Manhattan New School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  2. Yorkville Community School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  3. Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,UG
  4. P.S. 527 East Side School-Social Actio
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5
  5. East Side Middle School
    Grades: 6,7,8
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. Children's Academy
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  2. St. Joseph's School-Yorkville
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  3. St. Stephen of Hungary School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  4. Ramaz Lower School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4
  5. The Caedmon School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

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
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15
/39
Features
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66
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 "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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The America, 300 East 85th Street Floorplans

Apt 2105
4 beds, 3 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 203
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. ft2
Apt 1107
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. ft2
Apt 2203
4 beds, 4 baths, Approx. ft2
Apt 2404
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 750 ft2
Apt 3405
3 beds, 4 baths, Approx. 2,000 ft2
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250510152025$400$800$1,200$1,600$2,000$2,400
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
$1,159
$840,000
$1,159
$840,000
1
2024
$1,282
$1,672,250
$1,249
$1,662,000
4
2023
$1,230
$1,054,714
$1,236
$899,000
7
2022
$1,445
$1,423,500
$1,503
$1,525,000
4
2021
$1,269
$921,066
$1,246
$820,000
5
2020
$833
$500,000
$833
$500,000
1
2019
$1,288
$1,045,136
$1,224
$870,000
11
2018
$1,260
$1,147,269
$1,259
$875,000
13
2017
$1,204
$1,572,000
$1,204
$872,000
3
2016
$1,216
$855,000
$1,174
$670,000
6
2015
$1,086
$1,020,714
$1,094
$875,000
7
2014
$1,156
$999,500
$1,135
$869,500
14
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$1,006
$886,729
$964
$705,000
12
2012
$923
$981,313
$969
$737,500
8
2011
$955
$935,313
$944
$942,500
8
2010
$797
$983,952
$797
$983,952
2
2009
$851
$637,636
$900
$549,000
11
2008
$1,076
$1,128,500
$1,032
$1,182,500
10
2007
$1,036
$984,027
$1,009
$977,500
14
2006
$931
$793,346
$957
$685,000
13
2005
$851
$838,895
$834
$639,000
19
2004
$656
$516,810
$665
$475,000
17
2003
$553
$573,757
$592
$420,000
23

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