Open House
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00PM–2:30PM
Open House
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00PM–2:30PM
305 E 85th Street 5A
$3,800,000
MLS# RLS20124039 · Upper East Side
Listed November 4, 2026 · New today
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,349 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
The Georgica | Upper East Side
Sophisticated Design and Exceptional Living at The Georgica
Welcome to Apartment 5A at The Georgica, a beautifully appointed, loft-like three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom condominium offering approximately 2,349 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in the heart of the Upper East Side. With exquisite custom finishes, exceptional millwork, and an impressive layout designed for both comfortable living and elegant entertaining, this sophisticated residence offers the very best of modern Manhattan living.
A gracious entry gallery immediately establishes the home's refined aesthetic, with rich, dark-stained hardwood floors, handsome wall coverings, and beautifully integrated storage. Beyond the gallery, an expansive living room features oversized windows, custom-designed cabinetry, built-in shelving, and a striking entertainment wall. The generous proportions provide wonderful flexibility for both entertaining and everyday relaxation.
The separate formal dining room is equally impressive, with ample space for hosting dinner parties and holiday gatherings. Its elegant proportions, contemporary lighting, and seamless connection to the principal living spaces make it a particularly inviting setting for entertaining.
At the center of the home is a beautifully designed chef's kitchen, featuring extensive custom white cabinetry, marble countertops and matching backsplash, and premium Miele appliances. Its sleek, contemporary design combines exceptional functionality with a clean, timeless aesthetic.
The private bedroom accommodations are equally impressive. The expansive primary suite is a tranquil retreat, offering generous proportions, a dedicated home office area, extensive custom-fitted storage closets, and sophisticated designer finishes. The luxurious en-suite marble bathroom features a double vanity, deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and beautifully selected fixtures and finishes.
Two additional bedrooms offer excellent versatility. One is beautifully appointed with custom built-in cabinetry, shelving, and workspace, while another is currently configured as a comfortable media room or home office, complete with an extensive custom entertainment and storage system. These flexible spaces provide an ideal arrangement for a variety of living and working needs.
Additional highlights include beautifully finished secondary bathrooms, a stylish powder room, extensive custom closets and built-ins, central air conditioning, and an in-residence laundry area. Throughout the apartment, a thoughtful combination of custom millwork, refined materials, designer lighting, and carefully considered details creates a home that is as functional as it is beautiful.
Designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Cetra/Ruddy, The Georgica is an intimate, full-service luxury condominium with just 58 residences, situated on a lovely tree-lined Upper East Side block. Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and seating areas, fitness center, children's playroom, bicycle storage, and cold storage.
The building's exceptional location places residents within easy reach of Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, Museum Mile, and some of the Upper East Side's finest restaurants, boutiques, specialty food markets, and neighborhood conveniences. The nearby Second Avenue subway and Lexington Avenue subway lines provide excellent access to the rest of Manhattan.
Apartment 5A at The Georgica offers a rare combination of generous space, sophisticated design, extensive custom finishes, and full-service condominium living in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
A wine cooler is one of the less common features in this three-bedroom condominium at 305 East 85th Street, and it suits a home where people gather. The 2,349-square-foot apartment also has built-ins, walk-in closets and central air, which covers a lot of the practical ground for a unit this size.
The kitchen is built around marble countertops with a matching backsplash, and the listing names Miele appliances. The living room has oversized windows, custom cabinetry, built-in shelving and a striking entertainment wall. The separate formal dining room connects to the main living spaces, so larger dinners don't have to take over the living room. Two other rooms are set up as a media room or home office and a space with built-in cabinetry and workspace, so the layout covers both office and media needs.
Storage is a real strength here. The entry gallery has integrated storage, and the primary suite has custom-fitted closets. Built-ins can keep usable floor space open and cut down on freestanding furniture, which matters more in a home with this many rooms. The washer and dryer are inside the apartment, so laundry doesn't depend on the shared room in the building. The marble en-suite bathroom has a double vanity, a deep soaking tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower, and the secondary bathrooms are finished as well.
The primary suite has a dedicated home office area.
The building has an elevator, a gym, a roof deck, a resident lounge, a children's playroom, a bike room and cold storage. Cats and dogs are allowed. The apartment has under 60 square feet of private outdoor space. As a condominium, ownership works differently from a co-op, so the building's own rules and expenses are worth reviewing before you decide.
For everyday errands, Fairway Market is about 2 minutes away and Whole Foods Market is about 5 minutes. The 86 Street stop for the Q is about 1 minute on foot, and the 4, 5 and 6 at 86 Street are about 7 minutes. Carl Schurz Park is about 11 minutes on foot, and the Guggenheim is about 14 minutes away.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has a washer and dryer in the unit. The building also has laundry.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
Are pets allowed?
Cats and dogs are allowed.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Hardwood floors
- Wine cooler
- Built-ins
- Double vanity
- Entrance foyer
- Recessed lighting
- Soaking tub
- Walk-in closets
- Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Cold storage
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Wellness and recreation
- Children's playroom
- Gym
- Resident lounge
Outdoor space
- Roof deck
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$26,100 / month
- Principal and interest$19,215
- Common charges$3,928
- Property taxes$2,958
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$760,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$57,000
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$58,520
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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Listing Courtesy of Compass
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