305 E 88Th St

A six-story prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, completed in 1926 and composed of 22 residences, the building preserves classic 1920s detailing while operating as a quietly scaled, full-service co-op. Exterior features include a planted central courtyard and back garden that serve as communal outdoor space; the property sits on a tree-lined residential block two blocks from the Second Avenue line and within easy walking distance of Central Park and Carl Schurz Park. Interiors commonly reflect prewar character—high ceilings, inlay and herringbone hardwood floors, picture moldings and generous window openings—combined with contemporary kitchen and bath updates in many units (granite and Carrara counters, built-in storage, modern appliances). Common areas support everyday living: an elevator with a few steps to some floors, a staffed lobby with live-in superintendent and porters, a children’s playroom, laundry room, bike storage, locker/storage rooms for a fee, and shared garden seating. Building policies are flexible for a prewar co-op: pets and pied-a-terres are permitted, sponsor units occasionally offer no-board-approval purchase, and 80% financing is generally allowed. The neighborhood offers convenient grocery, dining, fitness and cultural options along with multiple subway and bus connections for commuting.