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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville

448 E 88th St Apt 5A, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$549,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
550 ft² (51.1 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 550 ft². Asking price $549,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sunny Top-Floor Corner One Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Pet-Friendly Coop Available for January 2027 occupancy A rare combination of light, pre-war character, modern renovation, and investment flexibility in the heart of Yorkville. Apartment 5A is a sunny top-floor corner residence with north and east exposures, windows in every room, and a smart, comfortable layout. The spacious living room features hardwood floors and a decorative fireplace, while the separate kitchen has been renovated with stainless-steel appliances, microwave, and an in-unit washer/dryer. The bedroom accommodates a queen-size bed and offers two closets. A remodeled full bath completes the home. - Top-floor corner 1-bedroom - Bright north and east exposures - Windows in every room - Spacious living room with decorative fireplace - Renovated separate kitchen - Stainless-steel appliances - In-unit washer/dryer - Bedroom with two laminated closets, fits any size of bed - Remodeled full bathroom - Hardwood floorsPre-war details and high ceilings With unlimited subletting allowed after two years of occupancy, the apartment could serve as either a primary residence or an income-producing investment. Please note that there is a tenant in place through December 31, 2026. This intimate 15-unit pre-war co-op, built in 1920, sits on a quiet Yorkville block between First and York Avenues. Outside your door: neighborhood restaurants and cafes, Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade, Whole Foods, and convenient transportation including the Q, 4, 5, and 6 trains.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos21/25
    • Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 240 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 15 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Price history

High $549,000Asking price, as listed
Sep 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$549,000
Sep 29, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$549,000

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Compared with the area

Asks $549,000, 18% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$672,500
60 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$543,000–$775,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$998.18 vs $1,136.36
This home vs the median, 12% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

1.7% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper East Side-Yorkville

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • East 90th St (NYC Ferry)Astoria Rockaway-Soundview6 min walk
  • 86 StN Q7 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 612 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

15 units · 5 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

448 East 88 Street · BBL 1-01567-0128 · built 1920 · 15 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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