49 E 86th Street Unit 3A, New York, NY 10028

$1,775,000

Move right into this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom (convertible 3), 2-bath residence with a wonderfully flexible layout, which offers classic prewar elegance in the heart of Carnegie Hill. With gracious proportions, refined finishes, and thoughtfully designed living spaces, this home blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A welcoming foyer opens to an expansive south-facing… Read More living room, where three oversized windows flood the space with sunlight throughout the day. Custom-built-in bookshelves add both character and function, creating an inviting setting for elegant entertaining, and relaxed daily living. Just off the living room is a versatile den enclosed by handsome French doors. The apartment features 2 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, all designed with comfort and storage in mind. The primary bedroom is a serene retreat with abundant closet space, two oversized south-facing windows, and a spacious, stunning en-suite bath. The large second bedroom also features excellent closet space, and handsome built-ins, and benefits from a hall bath, which also functions as a guest bathroom. The dining room is perfect for large or small dinners. If desired, it can easily be incorporated into the windowed kitchen, currently outfitted with a Viking appliance suite, abundant cabinetry, and ample workspace, to create an enormous eat-in kitchen. Alternatively, it could be a third bedroom, or home office (see alternative floor plan). Additional highlights include seven oversized closets, upgraded windows, hardwood floors throughout, and through-wall air conditioning. Located just one block from Central Park, 49 East 86th Street is a distinguished full-service prewar cooperative built in 1931 by Pennington & Lewis in classic Art Deco style. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, direct apartment delivery of mail and packages, bike storage, laundry facilities, and private storage. The building is moments away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, Neue Gallerie, public transportation (4/5/6/Q trains, 86th Street crosstown bus), Equinox, Fairway, SoulCycle, Whole Foods) and the neighborhoods best shops, restaurants, museums, and some of the best public (zoned in PS 6) and private schools in the city. It is pet-friendly and permits up to 50% financing. Pieds-à-terre, guarantors, and in-unit washer/dryers are allowed with board approval. A flip tax of 2% applies, split equally between buyer and seller. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Christine M Martin, Compass

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Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 14, 2026

Property Type

Apartment

Beds

Full Baths

Year Built

1930

MLS Number

RLS20071339

30 Days Snapshot Of 10028

$2.39M

+42%

(avg) sold price

+15%

homes sold

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Building

Entry Level: 3, Features: Elevators, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Rooms Total: 5, Structure Type: HighRise

Interior Features

Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, WalkInClosets

Lot

Parcel Number: 1498-0020-00049-000-000003A

Property

Property Sub Type: Apartment, View YN: t, View: City

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $0, Tax Block: 01498, Tax Lot: 0020

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