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SOLD FOR $1,556,000

· Closed October 25, 2016

229 W 97TH Street #5D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,556,000

$1,020 per sq ft

229 W 97TH Street #5D

Upper West Side, Manhattan

POWELLTON, THE

MLS® #RLS10069444

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,525

Sq. Ft.

1899

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,525 sq ft
Year Built 1899
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,250/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1899)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths null Full
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street AMSTERDAM AVENUE and BROADWAY
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,525 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Apr 28, 2016 $1,595,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 4, 2016 $1,495,000 -6.3%
Currently May 8, 2026 $1,556,000 +4.1%

Description

BOARD APPROVED!! Convertible 3-Bedrooms! Loft-like 38-Foot Living-Dining space with 10-Foot ceilings & multiple windows define this unique Upper West Side home! Bright South & East exposures bring in sunshine all day long, and the apt's entire 70-foot length overlooks a serene private garden with tall trees. Galley Kitchen with washer-dryer, 2 windowed baths, 2 bedrooms (with plenty of room to create a 3rd bedroom!), generous closets (including 2 walk-in closets). and a dramatic 28-ft Entry Gallery which accesses all rooms. Superb prewar detailings throughout, including deco FP, exposed brick, & hardwood floors. The Powellton is an Upper West Side prewar co-op located at Broadway & W. 97th Street, offering 24-hour doormen, live-in Super, laundry room & bike room, with private storage available. It's just one block from the express & local 1/2/3 subway station, and surrounded by every possible neighborhood amenity, including trendy new restaurants, old-world cafes, Whole Foods, West Side Market, Gristedes, Walgreen's, CVS, Equinox Gym, Riverside Park & Central Park. Pets permitted. Pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, guarantors, gifting, & parents buying with/for sons or daughters are all permitted with Board approval.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,250/mo
Original Price $1,595,000
Previous Price $1,495,000

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

578

Median Asking Price

$1.78M

Median $/Sqft

$1,599

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

37%

Sold (30 Days)

82

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

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Location

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229 W 97TH Street #5D, Upper West Side, New York County • Near AMSTERDAM AVENUE and BROADWAY

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1901
Year Built
125 years old
7
Floors
56
Residential Units
R9A
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $8,834,994
Land Value: $1,481,851
Exemptions: $11,450

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

Lot Area: 15,876 SF
Building Area: 72,520 SF
Built FAR: 4.57
Allowed FAR: 7.52

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 monthly maintenance are $2,250 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 1,525 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1899, making it approximately 127 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

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

At the current list price of $1,556,000 for 1,525 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,020. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10069444
First Listed: 4/28/2016
Price Changed: 6/4/2016
Closed: 10/25/2016
Contract Date: 4/28/2016

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Dan Gorgoglione Danielli

Listing Contact: (212) 381-3325

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