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

235 E 87th St Apt 12J, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$960,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $960,000. Built in 1963.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Top-floor light, open city views, and a bright corner living room distinguish this inviting two-bedroom, one-bathroom home at The Plymouth House, a full-service cooperative on a quiet, tree-lined Upper East Side block. Residence 12J features an expansive living and dining room stretching nearly 28 feet, with north and east exposures and wide windows framing neighborhood rooftops and open sky. Generous proportions provide distinct seating and dining areas, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen offers white Shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, ample storage, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and a seating area or workspace, with two closets, including a walk-in. The windowed second bedroom features built-in storage and works equally well as a guest room or home office. An updated bathroom includes a tub, rain shower head, and contemporary fixtures. Six closets throughout the home provide ample storage. The Plymouth House offers a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, central air conditioning, landscaped roof terrace with a barbecue, laundry room, bicycle storage, and an on-site garage. Additional resident storage is available. The pet-friendly cooperative allows 80% financing and permits subletting with board approval. Conveniently located near the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines and M86 crosstown bus, the building is surrounded by neighborhood restaurants, gourmet markets, and excellent shopping.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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 231 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 1962, 139 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 $960,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$960,000
Oct 9, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$960,000

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Compared with the area

Asks $960,000, 20% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$1,200,000
45 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$960,000–$1,695,000
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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

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Nearby transit

  • 86 StN Q2 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 65 min walk
  • 96 StN Q11 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

139 units · 12 floors · built 1962 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

235 East 87 Street · BBL 1-01533-0122 · built 1962 · 139 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
14 (A 8 · B 5 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
4
Rent stabilization
Had 12 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,050,000 on Sep 24, 2026

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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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.