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SOLD FOR $620,000

· Closed June 25, 2013

523 W 121ST Street #2
Closed For Sale Co-op

$620,000

523 W 121ST Street #2

Morningside Heights, Manhattan

SPENCER APARTMENTS INC.

MLS® #RLS10053627

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,164/mo
Neighborhood Morningside Heights

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.
Year Built 1926 (New)
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1976-0013-00523-000-0000002

Description

Value Priced 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home in beautiful Morningside Heights. Loaded with pre-war details like wainscoting, transoms and picture & base moldings... this nicely renovated home has a large, open living/dining space (formerly separate living and formal dining rooms) and two real bedrooms. Windowed kitchen with plenty of storage and countertop space; beautifully tiled bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Situated on West 121st Street between Broadway and Amsterdam, this lovely turn of the century elevator building is convenient Columbia University & Teachers College, Morningside and Riverside Parks, as well as many restaurants, cafes and services in the neighborhood. The friendly coop welcomes pets and offers laundry and bike storage in the basement. There is even a private storage bin included with the sale of this unit. The lobby is attended around the clock, mail is delivered to each owners door, and the super lives in the building. Apartment Features: North exposure, South exposure, Prewar detail, Renovated bathroom Building Features: Private storage, Central laundry room, Original detail

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Building SPENCER APARTMENTS INC.
Total Units 24
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,164/mo

About Morningside Heights

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Morningside Heights is often referred to as the 'Academic Acropolis' of New York, home to Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Perched on a plateau between Riverside and Morningside Parks, the neighborhood offers a scholarly and serene atmosphere. The real estate market is dominated by grand pre-war cooperatives with high ceilings and classic details, catering to those who appreciate historic architecture and green space.

Morningside Heights Live Market Data

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Active Listings

60

Median Asking Price

$1.09M

Median $/Sqft

$1,561

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

6

Median Sale Price

$783K

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523 W 121ST Street #2, Morningside Heights, New York County • Near Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.

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MLS® ID: RLS10053627
First Listed: 2/15/2013
Closed: 6/25/2013
Contract Date: 2/14/2013

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - William Bolls

Listing Contact: (646) 285-8197

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