525 E 89Th St

Gracie Gardens is a prewar cooperative complex on Manhattan’s Upper East Side composed of four connected six‑story buildings completed in 1942. The architecture reads as classic deco/prewar residential: high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces and a formal marble lobby. Residences are primarily one‑bedroom and larger duplex or multi‑bedroom layouts with features such as foyer galleries, separate formal dining areas, eat‑in kitchens, walk‑in closets and plentiful built‑in storage. Apartment finishes range from renovated chef’s kitchens with Sub‑Zero, Miele and Viking appliances to units in estate condition that retain original archways and moldings. Common areas center on a large, landscaped interior garden and courtyard framed by the four buildings; the property also provides a bike room, private storage, laundry facilities, a children’s playroom and a live‑in superintendent. Gracie Gardens operates as a full‑service coop with a 24‑hour doorman and concierge, elevator service, and an on‑site management presence. The building is pet‑friendly, permits pied‑à‑terre ownership, and allows substantial financing; occasional capital assessments apply. Located between York and East End Avenues, the complex is steps from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade, local shops and multiple transit options including subway lines, buses, and ferry access.