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Back to the listing4-bedroom townhouse for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville
438 E 88th St, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128
- Size
- 3,700 ft² (344 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1901: Building details
About this home
Townhouse for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,700 ft². Asking price $6,500,000. Built in 1901.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
On a quiet street in the Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side, this rare 22-foot-wide brick townhouse offers three stories and a finished above-grade cellar. Gut renovated in 2003 and currently configured as a two-family home, it has a single entrance and common staircase that lend themselves to conversion into a spacious single-family residence. Newly vacant and ready for updating and remodeling, the home retains classic details, including decorative fireplaces, fluted moldings, brass doorknobs and backplates, skylights, and exposed original stone foundation on the lower level. The approximately 850-square-foot brick-lined garden enjoys direct southern sunlight over neighboring low-rise properties. A mature magnolia tree anchors this private outdoor space, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The parlor floor features a spacious eat-in kitchen with a Viking range and views of the garden, opening to a large dining area and a front-facing living room. The second floor offers two large bedrooms, two walk-in closets, and two bathrooms. The ensuite bath has a soaking tub and separate shower room. A generous alcove provides space for a home office or potential third bedroom. The third floor is currently a separate two-bedroom residence with a large vintage kitchen. Space and plumbing are available for a mid-floor washer/dryer. Removing the kitchen could allow for larger bedrooms and a layout tailored to your needs and creative preferences. The finished lower level includes a gas boiler installed in 2020, a water heater installed in 2023, and a washer/dryer. The rear space offers options for a media room, gym, playroom, or additional storage. Located between First and York Avenues near scenic Carl Schurz Park on the East River and Gracie Mansion, this approx. 3700 sq ft home plus 1232 sq. ft cellar offers a rare opportunity to create a spacious single-family residence with a charming private garden, designed around your tastes and style.
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Grade B, 75/100 · Complete
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- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
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- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1901, 2 homes)5/5
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Buying costs
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Compared with the area
Asks $6,500,000, 18% above 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-YorkvilleLocation
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-YorkvilleHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10128Buildings and sales
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Nearby transit
- 86 StN Q6 min walk
- East 90th St (NYC Ferry)Astoria Rockaway-Soundview7 min walk
- 86 St4 5 612 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- Yorkville Community Schoolelementary, grades K-560 m
- East Side Middle Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8390 m
- The High School for Climate Justicehigh, grades 9-12700 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
2 units · 3 floors · built 1901
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)438 East 88 Street · BBL 1-01567-0033 · built 1901 · 2 units
- Building type
- Two-family home
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- None in 2018–2024 tax bills
- 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.



































