--- title: "438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128" description: "438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — Townhouse in Yorkville, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $6,500,000. 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,700 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $97,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10128/438-east-88th-street-ny-10128" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-10-09T21:44:59.010Z" status: "Active" --- # 438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 Townhouse in Yorkville, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC Last updated: October 9, 2026, 5:44 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $6,500,000 - **Beds**: 4 - **Baths**: 4 - **Sqft**: 3,700 - **Monthly Taxes**: $3,291 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,757 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $6,500,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$97,500* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $6,402,500 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $97,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/3975d68c-10d2-4077-9781-84d5daba960c.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9981adab-17a3-4b9a-a02b-9ab5b06c2fd9.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/634c5704-ba91-4ebb-a4c6-e4850d7b58c1.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/62ad0106-e32f-4b5f-a69a-deebf0a98e82.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/7f7d4de7-b29d-4859-b5f0-3d03d0a35597.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d5838b38-1e83-4528-8e5d-3b812c797f3d.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9e0ca087-358f-41c6-9d40-73d18354a706.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/bee709b6-e88d-44a4-afa0-4921d43f9273.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/602f30f2-e35b-400d-97fa-17969ead073f.jpg) ![438 East 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d086b14b-9d85-4146-878d-e367074b8b8f.jpg) ## Property Overview On a quiet street in the Yorkville neighborhood of the Upper East Side, this rare 22-foot-wide brick townhouse offers three stories and a finished above-grade cellar. Gut renovated in 2003 and currently configured as a two-family home, it has a single entrance and common staircase that lend themselves to conversion into a spacious single-family residence. Newly vacant and ready for updating and remodeling, the home retains classic details, including a decorative fireplaces, fluted moldings, brass doorknobs and backplates, skylights, and exposed original stone foundation on the lower level. The approximately 850-square-foot brick-lined garden enjoys direct southern sunlight over neighboring low-rise properties. A mature magnolia tree anchors this private outdoor space, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The parlor floor features a spacious eat-in kitchen with a Viking range and views of the garden, opening to a large dining area and a front-facing living room. The second floor offers two large bedrooms, two walk-in closets, and two bathrooms. The ensuite bath has a soaking tub and separate shower room. A generous alcove provides space for a home office or potential third bedroom. The third floor is currently a separate two-bedroom residence with a large vintage kitchen. Space and plumbing are available for a mid-floor washer/dryer. Removing the kitchen could allow for larger bedrooms and a layout tailored to your needs and creative preferences. The finished lower level includes a gas boiler installed in 2020, a water heater installed in 2023, and a washer/dryer. The rear space offers options for a media room, gym, playroom, or additional storage. Located between First and York Avenues near scenic Carl Schurz Park on the East River and Gracie Mansion, this approx. 3700 sq ft home plus 1232 sq. ft cellar offers a rare opportunity to create a spacious single-family residence with a charming private garden, designed around your tastes and style. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 4 - **Baths**: 4 - **Rooms**: 10 - **Sqft**: 3,700 sqft - **Stories**: 3 - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,757 - **Monthly Taxes**: $3,291 / mo - **Listed On**: Oct 9, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Wall Unit(s) - In Unit - Garden - Juliet Balcony - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$36,159 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($1,300,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $32,868 - **Property Taxes**: $3,291 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $6,500,000 - **Median sold price**: $4,470,000 - **Difference**: +$2,030,000 (+45.4%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $1,757 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,394 - **Comparable sales**: 11 - **Sales from**: November 2023 – September 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $2,565,000 – $5,682,500 Based on house sales in Yorkville. A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Yorkville. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 93.2% (10 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 80% (10 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 86 days (11 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 65 days (11 sales) Based on house sales in Yorkville with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through September 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 438 East 88TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/438-east-88th-street) ## About The Building ### 438 East 88th Street 438 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1901. - **Year Built**: 1901 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 3 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/438-east-88th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10128/438-east-88th-street-ny-10128) | 4 | 4 | 3,700 sqft | $1,757 | $6,500,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Oct 9, 2026 | 1 days | ## Yorkville Overview of Yorkville [Explore Yorkville](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/yorkville) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Yorkville - [Central Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-park) - [Roosevelt Island real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/roosevelt-island) - [Upper West Side real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) - [Midtown real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/midtown) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [East Harlem real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-harlem) ## Related Links - [438 East 88TH Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/438-east-88th-street) - [Yorkville neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/yorkville) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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