38 E 85th Street #1, Manhattan, NY 10028
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38 E 85th Street #1,Manhattan, NY 10028
$850,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 107,547 sq. ft.
- Co-op
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Wed, Jun 1712:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Listed by: harry nasser
Office: sothebys international realty
MLS#:RLS20070671
Source:NY_REBNY
Price summary
- Price:$850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$7.9
About this home

Pre-Approved Conversion Opportunity – Renovation Required
An exceptional opportunity to create a two-bedroom residence in one of the Upper East Side’s most coveted locations, at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 85th Street in the heart of Carnegie Hill. The co-op board has approved the residential conversion, and the New York City Department of Buildings has issued a pre-determination approval, providing a clear path toward transforming the space into a private home.
The approved layout reimagines the current ground-floor office into a highly functional and desirable two-bedroom apartment featuring a spacious living and dining area with an open kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom, washer/dryer, entry foyer, and generous storage throughout. Please refer to the floor plan in the listing for the proposed configuration.
The space offers up to 10’10” high ceilings, central air conditioning, direct street access, and north, east, and west exposures.
Architect Marta Satwin-Ramberg of Satwin Architect, P.C. is available to assist the purchaser in obtaining final permits and completing the project.
A written estimate from a trusted contractor places the labor cost for the renovation at approximately $120,000, excluding materials.
While most windows overlook a quiet interior courtyard that contains “not always appealing” building service areas, they still provide good natural light and privacy. Therefore, the Installation of bottom-up shades is recommended to maximize both discretion and light.
The property also benefits from its own private street entrance while maintaining full access to all building amenities. Whether maintained as a professional office or transformed into a stylish residence, this offering presents exceptional flexibility, value, and upside in a premier Manhattan neighborhood.
Located on a charming tree-lined block just one block from Central Park, the building is moments from Equinox, Butterfield Market, Starbucks, and Le Pain Quotidien, as well as some of the city’s best restaurants, boutiques, and cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Convenient access to the 4, 5, 6, N, Q, and R subway lines provides excellent connectivity throughout the city.
38 East 85th Street is a distinguished pre-war co-op built in 1925 by Schwartz & Gross. Full-service amenities include a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, porters, fitness center, recreation room, and bike room. Pets and washer/dryers are permitted, and financing of up to 50% is allowed. Pieds-à-terre and subletting are not permitted. There is a 2% flip tax. A capital assessment of $358 per month is in effect through December 2026, followed by $597 per month through December 2027 for elevator modernization.
A rare opportunity offering flexibility, low maintenance, and significant potential in one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Virtually staged images have been included in the listing to better illustrate the potential of the finished residence.
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Home facts
- Year built:1922
- Listing ID #:RLS20070671
- Added:129 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 15, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:4
- Living area:107,547 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1922
- Building area:107,547 sq. ft.
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$7.9
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Washer
- Laundry features:Common Area, Dryer, Washer
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