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Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville

235 E 87th St Apt 9A, Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10128

$439,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $439,000. Built in 1963.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Residence 9A at the Plymouth House, a full-service cooperative ideally situated on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This exceptionally spacious, south-facing studio offers a generously proportioned layout, excellent natural light, and open exposures overlooking East 87th Street and Second Avenue. Thoughtfully arranged and remarkably functional, the residence provides distinct areas for living, dining, sleeping, and storage while maintaining an open and airy feel throughout. A gracious entry foyer welcomes you into the home and features a substantial closet for convenient storage. Beyond, the expansive living and dining area extends more than 22 feet in length, offering exceptional flexibility for multiple seating arrangements, a dedicated dining area, and a comfortable sleeping space. The separate kitchen provides ample cabinetry and counter space, along with a GE appliance suite, making it equally well suited for everyday living and entertaining. Beyond the main living space, an oversized walk-in closet and dressing area provides an impressive amount of storage and leads to the well-appointed bathroom. The combination of generous proportions, abundant storage, and a highly functional layout makes Residence 9A an exceptional opportunity on the Upper East Side. The Plymouth House is a well-run, full-service cooperative offering a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, newly renovated lobby and hallways, laundry facilities, bike and storage rooms, and a beautifully furnished roof deck with barbecue grills and sweeping city views. Co-purchasing, gifting, parents buying for children, and pied-a-terre ownership are considered on a case-by-case basis. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the seller. There is a capital improvements assessment in place for $304.82/month beginning February 1st 2026 and ending January 31st 2029, and an electricity fee of $83.58/month. Some photos are virtually staged.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 59/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details12/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 295 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • 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
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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 $439,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$439,000
Oct 9, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$439,000

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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.