227 E 87Th St

A low-rise, pre-war cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this five-story walk-up was built in 1920 and contains eleven primarily studio and small one-bedroom units. The facade has been refaced and the common halls recently renovated, and the building is managed with a part-time superintendent and card-operated laundry in the basement. Interiors emphasize classic 1920s character: high ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and decorative fireplaces appear in many residences alongside updated kitchens and windowed bathrooms. Several apartments are duplex or loft-like with mezzanines and deeded or semi-private roof terraces accessed by internal stairs. Common exterior features include a shared roof deck and occasional private balconies; storage is available in the basement. The co-op’s policies are buyer-friendly in some respects — subletting is permitted after two years, co-purchasing and pied-à-terre purchases are allowed in many cases — but pet rules vary by unit (many listings note no dogs; some allow one cat). Location is a primary selling point: the block sits steps from Whole Foods and multiple subway lines (Q, 4/5/6), with Central Park, shops, restaurants and cultural institutions a short walk away, supporting a convenient, walkable Upper East Side lifestyle.