55 E 87Th St

The Parc at 55 East 87th Street is a midcentury, 15-story residential cooperative completed in 1963 and set on a quiet, tree-lined block in Carnegie Hill, one block south of Central Park. The building contains 47 units, primarily one- and two-bedroom plans, many of which have been reconfigured into convertible two- to three-bedroom layouts with dens, dining alcoves, and sizable foyers. Interiors commonly include hardwood floors or parquet, eat-in or galley kitchens with substantial pantry space, walk-in closets, and upgraded baths; several apartments feature terraces or private balconies and some retain grandfathered in-unit washer/dryer hookups. Architecturally plain but well-maintained, the lobby is classically finished with white marble floors and crown moldings; hallways and common spaces have been recently renovated. Shared amenities emphasize full-service convenience: 24-hour doorman, resident manager/super, an on-site attended garage with direct building access, central laundry, bicycle storage, and a landscaped courtyard garden that spans the building’s length. The co-op permits pets (with board approval), allows 65% financing, and has flexible purchasing provisions including co-purchasing, guarantors and parental buying; pied-à-terre policies vary by listing but many units restrict them. Located between Madison and Park Avenues, the building places residents within immediate reach of Museum Mile, boutique shopping, groceries, and multiple transit options, offering an Upper East Side lifestyle blending cultural access with residential calm.