56 E 87Th St

A boutique prewar elevator co-op in Carnegie Hill, this six-story limestone and brick building dates to the early 1920s and reflects Beaux-Arts character. The property houses mostly two- and three-bedroom residences with high ceilings, original moldings and hardwood floors; many units maintain period details such as crown and picture-rail moldings, built-ins and generous proportions while several apartments have been modernized with renovated kitchens and baths. Common interior features include entry foyers, formal dining spaces and pantry or den alcoves in a number of units. Building services and systems are modest: a part-time superintendent, video intercom security and on-site laundry serve residents alongside deeded basement storage and a bicycle room. Outdoors, a planted courtyard/garden provides a private, planted amenity for owners. The co-op’s governance permits pets with board approval, allows in-unit washer/dryers in many cases, and typically offers low monthly maintenance and the possibility of up to 80% financing or guarantors per board rules. Located on a quiet tree-lined block between Park and Madison Avenues, the building places homes steps from Central Park, Museum Mile, subway lines and neighborhood shops and restaurants.