12 E 97Th St

An 11-story prewar cooperative built in 1928 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this full-service building offers primarily one- and two-bedroom residences with classic architectural detailing. Facades and common spaces preserve historic character: a formal lobby, beamed ceilings in many units, hardwood floors, and a landscaped garden entry leading to a quiet rear courtyard. Individual apartments typically feature separate dining areas or windowed dining alcoves, eat-in or pass-through kitchens (many renovated with stone counters and high-end appliances), generous closet systems, and several homes with washer/dryer hookups. Building-level conveniences include a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager/superintendent, elevator service, 24-hour package and mail delivery to apartments, basement common storage with designated spaces, a bike room, and a windowed central laundry. The property is pet friendly and permits pied-à-terres and co-purchasing in many cases; financing up to 75% is commonly allowed. Situated half a block from Central Park and Museum Mile, the location provides immediate access to parkland, jogging paths, cultural institutions, and neighborhood shopping and dining, while temporary capital assessments have been noted for building improvements.