435 E 85Th St

A modest four-story cooperative constructed in 1958, this Upper East Side boutique building contains primarily studio residences arranged over four low-rise levels. The exterior presents a restrained mid-century townhouse scale set back on a tree-lined street, with a planted common courtyard and rear garden that provide outdoor respite for residents. Interior features common to units include eat-in kitchens, breakfast bars, pantry space, generous closet storage, recessed lighting, and original to-era high ceilings; several apartments have been renovated with contemporary cabinetry and high-end appliance packages. Building services include an elevator, a live‑in superintendent, on-site laundry in the basement, and rentable bike and storage rooms. Pet policies and co-op rules are relatively flexible: the board permits pied‑a‑terres, co-purchases, guarantors and gifting in many cases, with variable subletting allowances after a residency period. Location emphasizes neighborhood livability — immediate access to the Second Avenue Subway and nearby 4/5/6 lines, multiple bus routes, Carl Schurz Park and local markets and fitness options — supporting a walkable Upper East Side lifestyle with quiet garden views and practical building amenities.