205 E 89Th St

A low-rise pre-war co-op on the Upper East Side, this five-story walk-up dates from 1920 and contains eleven primarily studio residences. The façade and massing reflect restrained early 20th-century residential architecture; interiors are a mix of original details—high ceilings and hardwood floors—and periodic modern renovations to kitchens and baths. Common areas are modest: a simple entrance foyer leads to internal corridors and stair access; basement-level conveniences include a shared laundry room, bicycle storage and limited storage lockers managed on a waitlist. There are no formal exterior amenities, no on-site parking, and the building maintains a pet policy that permits cats but disallows dogs. Board rules are relatively flexible for a co-op of this scale: co-purchasing, gifting and guarantors are typically allowed, pied-à-terre use and limited subletting after a residency period are permitted subject to board approval. Located on a tree-lined block near Lexington/Third Avenue, the building sits within walking distance of multiple grocery options, restaurants, Museum Mile, Central Park and several subway lines, offering a compact, transit-oriented urban living experience.