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SOLD FOR $1,300,000

Listed at $1,395,000 · Sold 6.8% below asking · Closed June 4, 2019

259 W 85TH Street #6
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,395,000

259 W 85TH Street #6

Upper West Side, Manhattan

259 West 85th condominium

MLS® #RLS10527928

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1920
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $397/mo
Property Taxes $8,748/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 5
Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets CatsOk
Cross Street Broadway & West End Avenue
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 12, 2019 $1,395,000 -
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $1,395,000 -

Description

Penthouse Perfection complete with a planted and pristine outdoor paradise. Perched on the top floor of a pristine prewar boutique condominium building, in the heart of the Upper West Side, awaits this sunny penthouse duplex with two levels of private terrace! This home is the ultimate urban retreat, there are three levels in all with almost 1,500 square feet of combined indoor/ outdoor living. This penthouse has everything, the indoor residence has a seamless open floor plan with access to the main terrace on the South side and a stunning triple pane glass solarium/ dining room on the North end with a gracious living room in between. There is an open windowed kitchen with a center island, granite counters, dishwasher, food disposal, gas stove and oven, washer/ dryer and its own sky light. Additionally this floor features high ceilings, recessed lighting, richly stained dark brown wood floors with exposures open to the South and the North with amazing light throughout the day. On the floor below, you will discover a large master bedroom with stunning wood beam ceilings, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors with many prewar details including two unique round pivot windows. Also on this floor, there is a renovated marble and porcelain bathroom which includes both a separate stand up shower with pebble tile and a glass door and a separate deep soaking tub.On the top two floors you will discover the most incredible multi-level landscaped terraces that will have you feeling like you are on vacation when you are in your own home. There are three distinct outdoor entertaining areas. On the main level, a cozy comfortable outdoor living room as well as a summer outdoor dining room with BBQ enclosed in a beautiful pergola all surrounded by custom plantings and lighting complete with a watering system. The upper level is the sun lovers dream with open exposures, custom plantings with even and a standing outdoor shower. The Condominium consists if six unique homes with the warm feeling of fine European hotel. The building amenities include basement storage space for each apartment as well as a bike area. The building itself has been completely renovated with video surveillance, video intercom access equipped to be answered from your phone. The monthly charges are extremely low and pied a terre is allowed. Convenient to all public transit, shopping and parks, sorry no dogs or smoking.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Garden Terrace

Building Information

Building 259 West 85th condominium
Total Units 6
Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $397/mo
RE Taxes $8,748/yr ($729/mo)
Sale Price $1,300,000

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

582

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,558

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

66

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

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259 W 85TH Street #6, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Broadway & West End Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
3
Floors
2
Residential Units
R2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $125,100
Land Value: $34,500
Exemptions: $1,420

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 5,000 SF
Building Area: 3,096 SF
Built FAR: 0.62
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed common charges are $397 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $8,748, or roughly $729 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 years old.

This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10527928
First Listed: 3/12/2019
Closed: 6/4/2019
Contract Date: 3/12/2019

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Kyle Rogers

Listing Contact: (212) 875-2917

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

RLS at REBNY

RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 4/23/2026 at 11:41 AM UTC

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