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SOLD FOR $1,083,000

· Closed December 5, 2022

135 W 70TH Street #3A
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,083,000

$1,228 per sq ft

135 W 70TH Street #3A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

PYTHIAN, THE

MLS® #RLS10813094

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Garg Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

882

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 882 sq ft
Year Built 1927
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $976/mo
Property Taxes $9,960/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 3 of 11

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1927)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 11
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue & Broadway
Year Built 1927
Living Area 882 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1142-1022

Description

Welcome home to your sweet spot of the Upper West Side.
Unit: Fall in love with this lofty high ceiling prewar dramatic one-bedroom duplex at the prized Pythian Condominium. This centrally located condo between Broadway & Columbus Avenue features an oversized living room with soaring 13" ceilings and double-height windows. The apartment has been beautifully renovated with top of the line Thermador oven & cooktop, Fisher & Paykel fridge and a Bosch dish-washer, a completely renovated bathroom and ample closet space. The apartment has a large 205 square feet mezzanine area with Queens size bed (Limited Head room: 5 Feet) with storage to make room for an office or second bedroom.
Building: One of the Upper West Side's most recognizable and distinctive buildings, the Pythian at 135 West 70th Street was built in 1927 as a meeting place for the Pythian Lodges in NYC. The building was originally designed by Thomas W. Lamb, one of the country's foremost architects. The Pythian is distinguishable by its multi-terraced facade and the richly colored terracotta figures of antiquity that adorn the building.
Amenities: Full-service building, gym, community room, playroom, bike room, storage, laundry room with low monthlies and the real estate taxes can be further reduced by Approx. 17.5% if the unit is used as a primary residence. The building does allow washer & dryers in the unit. Special assessment in place for $133 additional per month Pets: Are welcome!

Building Information

Building PYTHIAN, THE
Total Units 87
Stories 11
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $976/mo
RE Taxes $9,960/yr ($830/mo)
Original Price $1,275,000
Sale Price $1,083,000
Previous Price $1,130,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

535

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,464

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

78

Median Sale Price

$1.77M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/4/26, 9:03 AM EST

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135 W 70TH Street #3A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue & Broadway

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MLS® ID: RLS10813094
First Listed: 6/9/2022
Price Changed: 12/7/2022
Closed: 12/5/2022
Contract Date: 6/9/2022

Listing Courtesy of Garg Real Estate - Rajneesh Garg

Listing Contact: (212) 500-0899

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