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400 E 85th Street 2AB
$1,350,000
MLS# RLS20123260 · Upper East Side
Listed November 5, 2026 · 1 day on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,261 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Welcome to Unit 2AB at 400 East 85th Street—a sprawling, one-of-a-kind residence that redefines Upper East Side living. By thoughtfully combining an A-line one-bedroom and a B-line studio, this home offers a footprint significantly larger than standard two-bedroom units in the building, providing a sense of scale and flow that is rare to find.
Stepping inside, you are greeted by an expansive living area bathed in morning light from the east. The renovated kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring sleek stone countertops and premium stainless steel appliances including fridge with ice maker. An intelligent extension of the kitchen sits opposite the dining area, offering a wine fridge and additional custom storage. Just beyond the living room lies the crown jewel of the home: a private, almost 250-square-foot garden terrace. This lush outdoor sanctuary is the ultimate setting for al fresco dining or a quiet morning coffee as the seasons change.
The primary wing is a true retreat, offering impressive proportions and direct access to the garden. It features a spa-like ensuite bathroom finished in granite and marble with a glass-enclosed shower. The primary suite also boasts a walk-in closet of legendary proportions—complete with closets within the closet—offering storage space that must be seen to be believed. Tucked discreetly within this wing is a dedicated laundry room, a rare luxury in the building, equipped with a stackable Whirlpool washer/dryer and extensive custom cabinetry. The second bedroom is equally well-appointed, featuring custom closets and elegant lighting.
400 East 85th Street is a premier cooperative known for its exceptionally low maintenance and white-glove service, including a full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities: a fitness center, a modern meeting room with Wi-Fi, a newly renovated common laundry room, storage, bike storage, and garage. The building also benefits from bulk-rated electricity, keeping monthly costs remarkably low.
Perfectly positioned near the Q, 4, 5, and 6 trains and multiple bus lines, the location offers seamless access to the best of Manhattan. With Carl Schurz Park, Whole Foods, Fairway, and a vibrant array of cafes and fine dining just moments away, this is a sophisticated place to call home.
Pet-friendly and welcoming, the building allows subletting three out of every five years and has no flip tax.
Please note that square footage is an approximation provided by the floor plan company and is not a guarantee.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
Daily chores get simpler with a washer/dryer inside the apartment, and there's no trip to the building's laundry room. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and a pantry for dry goods. Those pieces are already in place, and there's little to plan before you move in.
The private terrace is more than 60 square feet, and it gives the apartment a place to eat outside. That changes how much of the year the home gets used, especially in warmer months when a meal outdoors becomes an easy habit to keep. The terrace also sits within reach of the main rooms, so it works as an extension of the living space rather than a separate outing.
Storage is built into the apartment.
The apartment has walk-in closets and a pantry, and built-in pieces like these keep the floor clear for furniture. In a two bedroom of 1,261 square feet, that matters. It's worth opening the walk-in closets in person to see how they fit your things and how much of the wall they use.
The building is an elevator cooperative from 1962 with 20 stories and 192 units. It has a concierge, a gym, a recreation room, a garden, a bike room and garage parking. The Q train at 86 St is about 4 minutes on foot, and Carl Schurz Park is about 7 minutes away. The park is close enough for a regular walk.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has a washer/dryer in the unit, and the building also has a laundry room.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The apartment has a private terrace of more than 60 square feet.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The building allows cats and dogs.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Central air
- Dishwasher
- Stainless steel appliances
- Crown molding
- Entrance foyer
- Granite counters
- Pantry
- Walk-in closets
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Garage parking
- Laundry in building
Wellness and recreation
- Gym
- Recreation room
Outdoor space
- Garden
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$8,858 / month
- Principal and interest$6,826
- Maintenance$2,032
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$270,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$13,500
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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.
About the Building
400 E 85th Street is a 20-story elevator cooperative in Upper East Side, completed in 1962 and home to 192 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 2010.
The closest subway is 86 St (Q), about a 4-minute walk. Carl Schurz Park is roughly 7 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1962
- Stories
- 20
- Units
- 192
- Building Type
- Elevator Cooperative
Location & Nearby
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400 E 85th Street 2AB
Subway
- Q86 StAbout 4 min walk · Accessible
- 45686 StAbout 10 min walk
Parks
- Carl Schurz ParkAbout 7 min walk
- Asphalt GreenAbout 8 min walk
- East River WalkAbout 9 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 5 min walk
- Yorkville Community SchoolAbout 5 min walk
- P.S. 527 - East Side School for Social ActionAbout 9 min walk
Middle schools
- East Side Middle SchoolAbout 9 min walk
- Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 10 min walk
High schools
- Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 11 min walk
- The High School for Climate JusticeAbout 14 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 19 min walk
- Weill Cornell MedicineAbout 21 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 22 min walk
- Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 23 min walk
Museums
- Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 18 min walk
- National Academy of DesignAbout 18 min walk
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumAbout 19 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 20 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper East Side
Manhattan's gold standard for luxury living with iconic architecture, Central Park, and Museum Mile.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper East Side
Many of NYC's most selective schools sit here, with a concentration of elite K-12 private schools, strong public feeders like PS 6 and PS 290, and easy access to top selective high schools.
Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.
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