Duplex Penthouse in an Emery Roth-Designed Prewar Building with Two Private Terraces
Renovations completed 7/9 - Now Showing!
This exceptional duplex penthouse has been freshly renovated, offering the rare opportunity to be the first to call its reimagined interiors home. The residence occupies the top two floors of an intimate boutique building and encompasses approximately 3,868 square feet of interior living space and 1,091 square feet of private outdoor space across two terraces.
A large entry gallery, complete with a powder room, welcomes you into the home. Reflecting the grand scale associated with Emery Roth's finest prewar residences, a sweeping staircase serves as the home's architectural centerpiece, connecting the two levels. The lower floor features five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath. One of the bedrooms, complete with a functional wood-burning fireplace, is ideally suited as a family room, den, media room, or guest suite. A dedicated laundry room and a separate service staircase connect both levels.
Centered around a wood-burning fireplace, a grand living room opens directly onto a wraparound terrace that is large enough to accommodate multiple outdoor living, dining, and entertaining areas. Bathed in natural light throughout the day, the terrace enjoys sweeping views over Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion, and the East River.
The adjacent dining room is generously proportioned for everything from intimate dinners and large-scale entertaining to a combined dining and family room setting, and flows seamlessly into an incredible windowed kitchen featuring more counter space, storage, and cabinetry than most New York apartments. An oversized walk-in pantry, rarely found in Manhattan, provides exceptional storage and is complemented by a conveniently located powder room just beyond.
he second terrace serves as an extension of these spaces, with room for both outdoor dining and separate lounge seating, abundant natural light, and partial East River views.
Located moments from Carl Schurz Park, the East River Esplanade, Gracie Mansion, and the NYC Ferry landing, this is a rare opportunity to lease an Emery Roth-designed prewar penthouse, offering exceptional privacy, outdoor living, and sweeping park and waterfront views.
Associated Fees:
- Application Fee: $20 per applicant
- Security Deposit: Equal to one-month's rent
544 E 86th St
New York, NY 10028
Apartment building
1-5 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Available units
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$40,000
Fees may apply
5 bd, 6.5 ba
3,868 sqft
For rent - Unit PHE
Listing by: SERHANT.
What's special
Large entry galleryDedicated laundry roomPowder roomTwo private terraces
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Other
- Fireplace
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in New York
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Yorkville Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 544 E 86th St?
544 E 86th St has a walk score of 95, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 544 E 86th St?
544 E 86th St has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 544 E 86th St?
The schools assigned to 544 E 86th St include Yorkville Community School, Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner, and Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Does 544 E 86th St have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 544 E 86th St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 544 E 86th St in?
544 E 86th St is in the Upper East Side neighborhood in New York, NY.







