510 E 86Th St

A well-established, postwar cooperative completed in 1959, this 21-story residence occupies a tranquil, tree-lined stretch of Manhattan’s Upper East Side near Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade. The building is composed primarily of multi-bedroom apartment layouts—frequently four-bedroom configurations and varied two- and three-bedroom plans—arranged in a low-density rhythm with only a few units per floor in many stacks, lending a boutique feel within a midrise tower. Interiors commonly feature prewar-inspired detailing updated over time: generous entry foyers, separate formal dining rooms, recessed lighting, built-in wet bars and chandeliers in select apartments, sizeable walk-in closets and abundant storage. Kitchens range from original galley styles to fully renovated chef-ready spaces with stainless appliances and stone counters; bathrooms appear in both original and extensively upgraded finishes. Several listings highlight large windows framing river and city views, private terraces on setback penthouses, and washers/dryers either in-unit or via the building’s laundry facilities. The cooperative offers full-service building amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator service, common laundry room, dedicated bike and storage rooms, and recreational exterior space such as a building basketball court and varying private outdoor spaces attached to certain units. Pets and pied-a-terres are allowed subject to board approval; the property maintains a no-smoking policy. Location advantages include immediate access to Carl Schurz Park, nearby markets, restaurants, public transit (cross-town bus and subway options), and proximity to East River ferry services.