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The Capitol

12 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128

25 units

9 stories

1912 built

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About

The Capitol, at 12 East 87th Street, is serenely situated between Madison and Fifth Avenue in heart of Carnegie Hill. Completed in 1912, the stately eight-story structure is clad in glazed white terra cotta and Roman brick with deep-set windows and remnants of a previously prominent terra cotta cornice. Designated as a landmark in 1993, the delicate Neo-Renaissance building comes from one of the city’s great nonconformist architectural firms, George & Edward Blum.

The Capitol, at 12 East 87th Street, is serenely situated between Madison and Fifth Avenue in heart of Carnegie Hill. Completed in 1912, the stately eight-story structure is clad in glazed white terra cotta and Roman brick with deep-set windows and remnants of a previously prominent terra cotta cornice. Designated as a landmark in 1993, the delicate Neo-Renaissance building comes from one of the city’s great nonconformist architectural firms, George & Edward Blum. Converted to a Co-op in 1995, the original full floor apartments have been sub-divided over the years so that the current number is 25, an average of just 3 per floor.

The Co-op allows Gifting, Co-purchasing and Guarantors and is Pied-a-terre and Pet friendly. Financing is permitted to 65%. Residents of this impressive building enjoy a friendly and skilled live-in Resident Manager and equally affable part time doormen. Laundry is in the basement but W/D are permitted in the units. Large basement storage is available at a small charge.

This architecturally significant and impressive building is in the heart of a residential neighborhood recognized for its fine shopping and dining as well as its rich cultural institutions and galleries. The Central Park location is minutes from the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir with jogging and walking path and around the corner from Museum Mile with The Guggenheim, The Jewish Museum and The Met to name a few.

Description provided by Carolyn Bowler Joy

Development status
Completed
Architect
George Blum and Edward Blum
District
Community District 108City Council District 4Police Precinct 19
Building class
D4Elevator Apartments, Cooperative
Documents and permits
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Available units

#6A

$1,490,000

  • Resale

In contract

2 beds

2 baths

- ft²

Listing by Douglas Elliman


Policies

  • Guarantors accepted

  • Pets allowed

    Cats and dogs allowed

  • Pied-a-terre allowed

Amenities

Services and facilities

  • Doorman

    Part-time

  • Elevator

  • Laundry in building

  • Live-in super

Wellness and recreation

No info on wellness and recreation

Shared outdoor space

No info on shared outdoor space

Unit features

Not all features are available in every unit.

  • Dishwasher

  • Fireplace

    Decorative

  • Hardwood floors

  • View

    City

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Transit

LocationDistance

456at 86th St

0.22 miles

Qat 86th St

0.47 miles

6at 96th St

0.51 miles

6at 77th St

0.54 miles

Qat 96th St

0.57 miles

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