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SOLD FOR $555,000

Listed at $570,000 · Sold 2.6% below asking · Closed October 13, 2022

127 W 96th Street #5-E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$570,000

$786 per sq ft

127 W 96th Street #5-E

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10802771

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Listing by The Agency

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

725

Sq. Ft.

1927

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 725 sq ft
Year Built 1927
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,084.16/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 17
Exposure East,North
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1927
Living Area 725 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1851/12

Description

Prewar charm and generous living space await you on the Upper West Side, in a handsome co-op moments from Central Park! Beautiful 5E is an oversized one-bedroom apartment featuring rich parquet wood floors, airy beamed ceilings, tasteful moldings, custom blinds, double exposures, and a ceiling fan.

A gracious entry foyer with a closet and removable bookshelves presents an open archway leading to the spacious living/dining room. There's plenty of room for entertaining, or simply relax, read, watch TV and work remotely in comfort. Lovely glass-paneled French doors connect to the well-appointed windowed kitchen offering floor-to-ceiling Craftline cabinetry for ample storage, tiled flooring and backsplash, marble countertops, a Broan 4-burner gas stove, and a 2-drawer KitchenAid refrigerator/freezer.

The king-size bedroom provides a peaceful place to land with room for extra furniture. Other highlights of this special home are the nicely-tiled full bathroom with tub/shower behind glass, and3 large closets for your personal belongings including a big walk-in in the living area.

Built in 1927 and converted to a cooperative in 1984, 127 West 96th Street is a handsome17-story building with a newly-renovated lobby and laundry room, a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, full-time porter (9 to 5), common garden, storage/bike room, and discounted cable. Pets are allowed.

The prime Upper West Side location between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues heightens the allure of living here. Right nearby is Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, T.J. Maxx, Starbucks, CVS, HomeGoods, Equinox and Soulcycle for working out, plus excellent shops, restaurants, cafes and other conveniences. Best of all, Central Park is mere minutes away for enjoying its incredible green space and recreational opportunities. Riverside Park is also close by for strolls along the Hudson. Another amazing bonus is easy access to multiple subway and bus lines, likethe 1, 2 &3 at Broadway, as well as the B, C and 1 trains.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden

Building Information

Stories 17
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,084.16/mo
Sale Price $555,000

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

533

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,463

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

18

Price Reduced

21%

Sold (30 Days)

76

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

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127 W 96th Street #5-E, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10802771
First Listed: 6/9/2022
Price Changed: 6/9/2022
Closed: 10/13/2022
Contract Date: 6/9/2022

Listing Courtesy of The Agency - Ben Toth

Listing Contact: (877) 943-8676

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