400 E 85Th St

A 21-story, 1959-built full-service cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this midcentury prewar-style residential building contains 69 units primarily configured as one- and two-bedroom homes. The façade and common areas reflect a modestly updated post‑war aesthetic: recently refreshed lobby and corridors, renovated elevators, and a clean, maintained entry sequence staffed by a 24-hour doorman and live‑in superintendent. Apartment interiors commonly feature high ceilings, crown moldings, large windows, foyer or gallery entries, formal dining areas, walk‑in closets, and built‑in storage; many residences include original or renovated kitchens and bathrooms, granite counters, breakfast bars, and ample sunlight from multiple exposures. Private outdoor options range from small balconies to larger terrace-like spaces in selected units; building-level storage and separate household storage lockers are available. Resident amenities include a recently upgraded fitness center, central laundry room, meeting/multipurpose room, bike storage and on-site garage parking. The co-op’s policies are permissive for a city building: pets allowed, pied‑a‑terres permitted, co‑purchasing and gifting accepted, with typical financing provisions and occasional allowance for guarantors. Located within easy walking distance of Carl Schurz Park, the East River promenade, multiple grocery options (Whole Foods, Fairway), and transit (Q, 4/5/6 lines, crosstown bus, ferry access), the property supports a neighborhood lifestyle centered on cultural institutions, parks, and convenient commuting.