401 E 86Th St

Fairmont Manor is a mid-century, full-service cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side built in 1963. The 19-story masonry-and-concrete property contains 44 residences primarily configured as studios and one-bedrooms, many of which have been combined into junior two/three/four layouts. Architecturally the blocky, practical tower reflects its era with generous apartment proportions, wide foyer/dining alcoves, and abundant built-in closet storage. Interior common areas emphasize utility and resident convenience: a staffed 24-hour doorman desk, live-in resident manager, on-site maintenance and laundry facilities, rentable storage and bike rooms, and an owner-discounted self-park garage (waiting list applies). The building maintains a compact fitness room with modern cardio equipment and a furnished, landscaped roof deck that offers river and city views. Several units feature windowed kitchens, hardwood floors, crown molding, and oversized living rooms that capture East River and bridge vistas. Exterior grounds include planted garden areas and private outdoor spaces of varying sizes. The co-op’s governance is permissive for pied-à-terres, guarantors, co-purchasers and case-by-case gifting; in-unit washer/dryers require board approval. Located a short walk to Carl Schurz Park, the East River promenade, multiple subway lines (Q, 4/5/6), express bus service, and the FDR Drive, the building supports an active, transit-oriented Upper East Side lifestyle.