3 E 85Th St

Completed in 1913 and rising nine stories, this boutique prewar cooperative reflects Italian Renaissance styling by noted architect J.E.R. Carpenter. The 13-unit property is limestone-clad and retains hallmark period details: high beamed ceilings, crown moldings, decorative fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, and original herringbone hardwood floors in many homes. Unit mixes range from renovated one-bedrooms to large three- and four-bedroom layouts with generous galleries and formal living/dining rooms. Common areas are understated and service-oriented — an Art Deco lobby, two automated elevators, a live-in superintendent who accepts and delivers packages, central laundry in the cellar, and building storage allocated to residents. Practical policies include pet permissions with size limits in many listings, pied-à-terre consideration by board approval, and typical co-op financing limits (around 75% in advertised offerings). Operational details include a modest flip tax and occasional limits on in-unit washer/dryers. Located just off Fifth Avenue along Museum Mile, the building sits steps from Central Park, major cultural institutions, upscale groceries and transit, providing a streetscape of mature trees and an Upper East Side neighborhood rhythm.