520 E 90Th St

Gracie Gardens is a low-rise prewar cooperative complex on Manhattan’s Upper East Side built in 1942 and organized as a cluster of six-story buildings around a central landscaped courtyard and garden. Architecture and interiors retain classic prewar character—high ceilings, crown moldings, arched entryways, bay windows and two-inch plank oak floors—while many units have been thoughtfully renovated to include modern kitchens and baths. Residence types skew toward larger layouts with multiple-bedroom plans, formal dining foyers, windowed eat-in kitchens, generous closets and frequent split-bedroom arrangements that emphasize light and separation. Common areas and services are substantial for a mid-rise: a full-time doorman, live-in resident superintendent, elevator access, bicycle room, storage, laundry facilities and a children’s playroom. Outdoor amenities focus on the private planted courtyard and small garden spaces with some units offering private outdoor areas. The co-op is pet-friendly and permits pied-à-terres and co-purchases with board approval; occasional assessments have been disclosed for capital projects. Location advantages include immediate adjacency to Asphalt Green, proximity to Carl Schurz Park and the East River promenade, easy access to multiple subway lines, bus routes and the NYC Ferry—positioning the building for active outdoor and neighborhood-oriented lifestyles.