225 E 86Th St

A mid-rise condominium on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, completed in 1981 and rising 15 stories with a small collection of primarily one-bedroom residences. The block-scaled building reflects late 20th-century residential design with straightforward massing, large windows and several multi-level units that create duplex and triplex layouts rather than uniform flats. Interiors commonly feature high ceilings, recessed lighting, eat-in kitchens, formal dining areas, abundant closets including walk-in storage, and built-in fixtures; many units include private outdoor space or solaria that bring extra light and flexible living zones. Shared resources are compact but practical: a staffed 24-hour doorman presence, live-in superintendent, bike and storage rooms, central laundry, and a planted roof deck for residents. Exterior amenities include garden pockets and individual private terraces for select units. The building is pet friendly and maintains smoke-free policies with elevator service and limited on-site parking or near-street options handled at neighborhood scale. Located near Lexington Avenue on East 86th Street, it sits within walking distance of multiple subway lines, major grocery options and retail, and quick access to parks and cultural institutions, offering an urban Upper East Side lifestyle with a mix of privacy and full-service building conveniences.