525 E 82Nd St

A 12-story cooperative built in 1960, this midcentury Upper East Side residence occupies a quiet, tree-lined block near Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade. The building’s scale and massing reflect postwar residential design with an emphasis on functional, light-filled apartments rather than ornate decoration. Units are primarily one-bedroom and convertible layouts; many homes have been modernized with updated kitchens, hardwood or parquet floors, and improved HVAC/AC units while retaining generous entry foyers and abundant closet space. Common areas include a newly renovated lobby, part-time doorman service (afternoon to late evening), a live-in superintendent, central laundry, bike storage, private storage bins for rent, and an on-site garage (waitlist typical). Outdoor access is notable at the unit level: several apartments feature private terraces or balconies of varying sizes. The co-op’s policies are flexible by Upper East Side standards — pets of all sizes, pied-à-terres, co-purchasing, guarantors, and subletting are permitted — and the building maintains solid financials with periodic capital assessments. Its location offers immediate access to neighborhood amenities: farmers markets, playgrounds, sports facilities at Asphalt Green, ferry service, multiple bus lines and the nearby Second Avenue subway, plus a dense selection of grocery and retail options.