438 E 87th StNew York, NY 10128
438 East 87th Street
Asset ClassSpecial Purpose
Overview
438 East 87th Street presents a rare investment
opportunity in Manhattan’s supply-constrained townhouse
market. Offered through foreclosure, this 1901 Italianate
residence spans 3,840 square feet across four levels and
includes approximately 4,200 square feet of additional
development rights. Situated within Yorkville’s tree-lined
streets, 438 East 87th Street blends historic character with
expansion potential — a compelling prospect in a market
defined by scarcity and enduring demand.
Auction Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at 2:15 P.M.
Location: New York County Supreme Court, 60 Centre Street, Room 252, New York, New York 10007
Investment Highlights
- Italianate-style single-family brownstone townhouse built 1901
- 3-Stories plus above grade garden level
- 4,800 SF TOTAL (3,840 SF, ABOVE GRADE, 960 SF CELLAR)
- 10 Total Rooms (3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths)
- Renovated in 2022: new roof, boiler, full third-floor renovation, refreshed interiors. Kitchens and baths updated within the past 6–10 years.
- Private outdoor spaces including an expansive rear patio and front forecourt
- Located in Yorkville, Upper East Side with proximity to Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade, Central Park, and Museum Mile.
Property Summary
Details
Address
438 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128
Neighborhood
Yorkville, Upper East Side
Block/Lot
Block 1566, Lot 131
Zoning
R8B | FAR 4.0
Year Built
Circa 1901
Lot Size
2,013 SF
Lot Dimensions
20' × 100.71'
Building Dimensions
20' × 48' (approx.)
Stories
3 plus an above grade garden level
Gross Building Area
4,800 SF (3,840 SF above grade, 960 SF cellar)
Residential Units
1 single-family townhouse
Renovations
2022: New roof and boiler, full third-floor renovation, refreshed interiors
438 E 87th StNew York, NY 10128
Sales Team
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