261 W 71st Street #2
MLS® #RLS10986853
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Outdoor Space: Deck, Patio
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
Property Details
Description
Discover your own urban retreat in one of the most sought out areas of the UWS! Situated on a quiet tree-lined brownstone block sits this attractive, pet-friendly, duplex apartment with its own private garden oasis. This spacious two bedroom, one full and one half bath home is filled with recent renovations and original details. Beamed ceilings, custom crown and base moldings, new hardwood floors, and a wood burning fireplace with exposed brick are just some of the highlights. A perfect layout for entertaining and comfortable living, the lower level currently features an open kitchen with gourmet stainless steel appliances, an island, and granite counters. The living room opens to both a light filled breakfast atrium to the left and a versatile room to the right perfect for use as a den, dining room, or office. The sliding glass door leads from the atrium to your bi-level, secluded, and stunningly quiet garden with new decking. Upstairs you will find the large primary and second bedrooms each with abundant closet space, and nestled in the rear of the building away from the noises of the city. The full bathroom on this floor includes Kohler fixtures, a vanity with Vitreous China sink basin, and Carrera marble tile flooring. There is a half bath located on the lower level off of the kitchen for you and your guests. Part of the West End Historic District, 261 W 71st Street is ideally located one block from Riverside Park, three blocks from Central Park, and just half a block from the express subway (1,2,3). It is surrounded by abundant entertainment venues, including Lincoln Center and Beacon Theater, fine restaurant dining, and the very best of the Upper Westside’s shopping, with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Fairway, Morton Williams, H mart, Citarella, and Zabar’s just around the corner. Building features include a virtual doorman, complimentary laundry, strong financials, no underlying mortgage and a professional property manager. This pet-friendly boutique co-op is not to be missed. Flip tax paid by the seller and Financing up to 80% is allowed. There is a current assessment of 170.57/month.
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant 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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530
Median Asking Price
$1.61M
Median $/Sqft
$1,575
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
18
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
78
Median Sale Price
$1.64M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 9:01 PM EST
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Location
261 W 71st Street #2, Upper West Side, New York County
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