3 E 85Th St

A nine-story limestone cooperative completed in 1913 and attributed to architect J.E.R. Carpenter, this boutique prewar building occupies a prime Upper East Side block near Fifth Avenue and Museum Mile. The Italian Renaissance–influenced exterior leads into an Art Deco–tinged lobby and a residential scale with elevator service. Apartments are primarily one- to three-bedroom layouts retaining classical prewar proportions: high beamed or nearly ten-foot ceilings, original herringbone hardwood floors, moldings, decorative fireplaces and built-in cabinetry. Individual units range from compact renovated one-bedrooms with modern mechanicals and compact kitchens to expansive multi-room homes featuring long entrance galleries, formal dining rooms, country-style kitchens, large primary suites and dens. Common building infrastructure includes a live-in superintendent who receives and hand-delivers packages and mail, a basement laundry room, and dedicated storage spaces for residents. The co-op’s rules have evolved over time: pied-à-terres are considered case-by-case in some offerings, pets are permitted in many units (with specific size restrictions noted in listings), and washer/dryers are generally not allowed in-unit. Financially the building allows substantial financing on many units and applies a modest flip tax. Its location places Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim and Madison Avenue shopping within short walking distance, offering a culturally rich, walkable urban lifestyle.