21 E 87Th St

A 13-story prewar cooperative completed in 1927 and attributed to the Emery Roth school of Upper East Side architecture, this full-service building occupies a quiet Carnegie Hill block with immediate access to Museum Mile and Central Park. The structure presents classic masonry façades and a restrained, historic street presence; many residences retain high ceilings, plaster moldings and hardwood parquet or wide-plank floors that reflect original 1920s detailing. Units are typically large 3–4 bedroom layouts (originally classic-7/8 plans) with formal entry galleries, separate dining rooms, windowed eat-in kitchens, multiple baths and former maid’s rooms often repurposed as offices or guest suites. Interior finishes commonly include crown molding, built-in shelving, walk-in closets, chandeliers and bespoke cabinetry; select apartments feature marble counters, high-end appliances and in-unit washer/dryers. Shared resources are full-service: 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, renovated fitness room, bike room, laundry room and private storage for each apartment. A landscaped building garden and a communal roof deck provide outdoor space; many apartments have small private terraces. Pets are permitted and financing flexibility is offered at levels common to the building. The location supports a residential, family-friendly lifestyle with immediate access to transit, schools, parks, museums and neighborhood retail.