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

245 E 87th St Unit Ph, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$2,999,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $2,999,000. Built in 1966.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Make this spacious and sunny, 3-4 bedroom, 3-bathroom Penthouse apartment with four private terraces your new home! With an open layout and grandly proportioned rooms, your new penthouse features an expansive living and dining room with an open chef's style kitchen. There are two south-facing terraces off of the living room and kitchen providing beautiful light and extraordinary city views. Sliding doors connect a spacious den to the living room offering the option of a private enclosed room or an extension to the living spaces. A sizable, additional terrace is accessed from this room facing north offering more iconic open city views. There are also HVAC units throughout and your own laundry room with in-unit washer and dryer. The king-sized primary bedroom boasts its own private, south-facing terrace, a walk-in closet, and full wall of built-in storage. The ensuite primary bathroom is appointed with a double vanity, deep soaking tub, and separate standing shower. The second bedroom is nearly as large as the primary bedroom and also features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. A third bedroom or home office is also generous in size and could easily accommodate a queen sized bed and is conveniently located near the third full bathroom. 245 East 87th Street is a highly sought after cooperative in the heart of the Upper East Side with 24-hour doorman, excellent live-in superintendent, stunning roof deck and common courtyard, garage, bike storage and laundry room. Residents love the convenience of the location-surrounded by restaurants, cafes, nightlife, shopping, easy access to public transportation, and all area amenities. Pets are welcome! *Shareholders save on electric and are billed using a bulk rate. The Penthouse' monthly utility charge is $489.27/month.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 66/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
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    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 295 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 45% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1966, 118 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.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $2,999,000, 45% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper East Side-Yorkville.

Median here
$5,495,000
15 listings, last 90 days

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More about Upper East Side-Yorkville

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 86 StN Q2 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 66 min walk
  • 96 StN Q11 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

118 units · 20 floors · built 1966 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record for 1681 2 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1681 2 Avenue · BBL 1-01533-0022 · built 1966 · 118 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 2 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$680,000 on Apr 10, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1681 2 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

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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