519 E 86Th St

A six-story Georgian Revival cooperative built in 1938 and updated over time, this boutique prewar building presents a classic Upper East Side residential experience. The masonry façade and restored, verdant lobby evoke traditional detailing while interiors display prewar proportions: high ceilings, generous foyers, sunken living rooms, and casement windows. The building contains a low number of residences, creating a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere supported by a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, and on-site laundry facilities. Typical apartment layouts are two-bedroom configurations or easily convertible one-to-two bedroom plans with formal dining areas, entrance galleries, built-in storage, and the potential for in-unit washer/dryer with approval. Common interior features referenced across listings include gracious entry halls, original hardwood floors, custom millwork, and selectively renovated kitchens with high-end appliances. Exterior private outdoor space is limited to small private terraces or balconies. Building services and policies lean flexible for owners: pet-friendly rules, allowance for sublets and certain buyer arrangements (parents buying, co-purchase, guarantors) subject to board approval, and conventional financing limits around 75%. Located on a quiet, tree-lined stretch near Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade, the coop benefits from excellent transit connections (Q, 4/5/6, crosstown buses, and nearby ferry) and proximity to neighborhood schools, markets, and cultural institutions, supporting a family-friendly, park-oriented Upper East Side lifestyle.