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40 East 88th St. #8F

Located at 40 East 88th Street 1217 Madison Avenue, #8F, New York, NY Co-op in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
2 beds, 2 baths

Just what you’ve been looking for! Move right in to this spacious and sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom prewar co-op with low maintenance and only one block from Central Park.

The gracious layout features a generously sized foyer and a 23’ x 13’ living room with 3 over-sized windows facing east.

Just what you’ve been looking for! Move right in to this spacious and sun-flooded 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom prewar co-op with low maintenance and only one block from Central Park.

The gracious layout features a generously sized foyer and a 23’ x 13’ living room with 3 over-sized windows facing east. The dining area is adjacent to the living room and can be closed off with folding glass French doors. The modern kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an abundance of storage including a full pantry closet.

The primary bedroom boasts south and east facing windows, a dressing area (with 2 large closets) that is currently set up as a home office and a renovated and windowed ensuite bathroom that has both a freestanding bathtub and a stall shower. The secondary bedroom is also generously sized and large enough to accommodate 2 beds and has 2 large walk-in closets.

An abundance of pre-war charm, beautifully maintained hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, through wall AC, a washer/dryer and a basement storage bin complete the home.

Built in 1930, 40 East 88th Street is a pet friendly, full-service co-op with a beautiful lobby that has been exquisitely restored to its original Art Deco design. The building amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in super, gym, bike room, laundry and basement storage. Located on one of the most desirable tree-lined streets in Carnegie Hill and just one block from Central Park, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir, the Guggenheim Museum, and nearby some of the best restaurants and shops on Madison Avenue as well as the finest schools (both public & private), this lovely home is not to be missed.

50% financing permitted. Pied-a-terres not permitted.


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About the Building

40 East 88th Street  New York, NY 10128

Co-op in Carnegie Hill

  • 87 Units
  • 15 Stories
  • 1930 Built

Sales listings: 1 in contract and 50 previous
Documents and Permits: 259 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 4 5 6 at 86th St

    0.18 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.41 miles

  • 6 at 96th St

    0.43 miles

  • Q at 96th Street

    0.49 miles

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.57 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.