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Highlights
- New appliances
- Elegant wood flooring
- No smoking apartment
Location
161 E 88th St #1A, New York, NY 10128, USA|Upper East Side
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Property Overview
New appliances and elegant wood flooring enhance the appeal, creating a stylish and modern living space. Its no smoking policy promotes a healthier environment, making it a desirable choice for health-conscious individuals. Additionally, the location offers convenient access to nearby amenities, ensuring a vibrant urban lifestyle.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elevator
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 161 E 88th St #1A, Upper East Side
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Elevator |
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Door Attendant |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Not Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Contact for more information on pet policy.
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About 161 E 88th St #1A
Sweet deal!
This listing is 22% below the median price for studio apartments in Upper East Side.
MINT CONDITION STUDIO IN PRIME CARNEGIE HILL This exceptionally large studio is in perfect condition, located in a beautifully maintained six-story prewar elevator building on a charming tree-lined street between Lexington and Third Avenues. The spacious, quiet living area features elegant wood flooring. The windowed kitchen has white stone countertops and new appliances and the windowed bathroom is equally immaculate. Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill, this art deco co-op offers a gracious lobby, live-in superintendent, and laundry in the basement. Cats welcome but no dogs, plus this is a no smoking apartment. Sponsor unit so no board approval required! Immediate occupancy available. Applicant Fees: First Month's Rent Security Deposit equal to one month's rent Credit Report Fee: $20 per applicant Refundable Move In Deposit: $250
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 161 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Upper East Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10128 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Upper East Side
studio apartments at 161 E 88th St #1A cost about 22% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Upper East Side
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,534 |
| October 2023 | $3,546 |
| November 2023 | $3,498 |
| December 2023 | $3,429 |
| January 2024 | $3,400 |
| February 2024 | $3,475 |
| March 2024 | $3,493 |
| April 2024 | $3,547 |
| May 2024 | $3,546 |
| June 2024 | $3,635 |
| July 2024 | $3,691 |
| August 2024 | $3,698 |
| September 2024 | $3,674 |
| October 2024 | $3,625 |
| November 2024 | $3,532 |
| December 2024 | $3,527 |
| January 2025 | $3,569 |
| February 2025 | $3,563 |
| March 2025 | $3,643 |
| April 2025 | $3,747 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,772 |
| July 2025 | $3,757 |
| August 2025 | $3,789 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,883 |
| October 2023 | $2,823 |
| November 2023 | $2,984 |
| December 2023 | $2,963 |
| January 2024 | $2,975 |
| February 2024 | $2,847 |
| March 2024 | $2,938 |
| April 2024 | $3,273 |
| May 2024 | $2,937 |
| June 2024 | $2,995 |
| July 2024 | $3,349 |
| August 2024 | $3,399 |
| September 2024 | $3,325 |
| October 2024 | $3,246 |
| November 2024 | $3,199 |
| December 2024 | $3,326 |
| January 2025 | $3,334 |
| February 2025 | $3,203 |
| March 2025 | $3,371 |
| April 2025 | $3,480 |
| May 2025 | $3,675 |
| June 2025 | $3,502 |
| July 2025 | $3,430 |
| August 2025 | $3,575 |
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Can I afford to live at 161 E 88th St #1A?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $1,900 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,885 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,900 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $3,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $3,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,650 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 161 E 88th St #1A
P.S. 77 - Lower Lab School
1700 3rd ave
new york, NY, 10128
K-5Public
A
P.S. 198 - Isador E. Ida Straus
1700 3rd ave
new york, NY, 10128
PK, K-5Public
A
Central Park East I Elementary School
1573 madison ave
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
B+
TAG Young Scholars School
240 e 109th st
new york, NY, 10029
K-8Public
A
Bilingual Bicultural Mini School
219 e 109th st
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood
Upper East Side | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around New York near 161 E 88th St #1A
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 161 E 88th St #1A, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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