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SOLD FOR $1,582,000

· Closed April 22, 2015

252 W 85TH Street #9D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,582,000

252 W 85TH Street #9D

Upper West Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10298863

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1914

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1914
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,712/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1914)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street BROADWAY and WEST END AVENUE
Year Built 1914
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1232-0057-00252-000-000009D

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 7, 2014 $1,595,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $1,582,000 -0.8%

Description

This lovely classic prewar home features a very versatile floor plan consisting of five rooms which can be used as a two or three bedroom layout. The elegant entry hall includes a coat and utility closet. The south facing living room has custom built cabinetry complete with bookshelves, storage drawers and lighting. There are pocket doors to the adjacent formal dining room currently set up as a large third bedroom complete with deep custom outfitted closet. The windowed eat in kitchen comes complete with a Maytag W/D and stainless appliance package including a sub zero refrigerator, GE stove and microwave and Bosch dishwasher. The generous space allows for a built in banquet with under seat storage. There is abundant white cabinetry and a granite countertop. There is a windowed powder room off of the kitchen. A substantial hallway with a very large linen and storage closet leads to the sleeping quarters. There is a large Master Bedroom with a very generous custom outfitted closet. The second bedroom has north exposure and built in book shelves. There is a beautifully renovated windowed bath featuring a marble herringbone tile floor, marble top vanity, and white subway tile walls. Designed by Schwartz & Gross, and built in 1914, 252 West 85th Street is a meticulously maintained ten story prewar co-op in a prime Upper West Side location. There are 38 units, with 4 per floor. The building features a gracious lobby with beautiful pre-war details, a resident superintendent, private storage, bike room, children's playroom and laundry room. This established cooperative is situated in the prime Upper West Side location. A true gem!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 38
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,712/mo
Original Price $1,595,000
Sale Price $1,582,000
Previous Price $1,595,000

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

589

Median Asking Price

$1.47M

Median $/Sqft

$1,492

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

21

Median Sale Price

$1.68M

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Location

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252 W 85TH Street #9D, Upper West Side, New York County • Near BROADWAY and WEST END AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1914
Year Built
112 years old
10
Floors
38
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $6,814,800
Land Value: $1,363,500
Exemptions: $115,462

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

Lot Area: 8,172 SF
Building Area: 59,119 SF
Built FAR: 7.23
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $1,712 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1914, making it approximately 112 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.

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: RLS10298863
First Listed: 11/7/2014
Price Changed: 5/7/2019
Closed: 4/22/2015
Contract Date: 11/6/2014

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Kathleen Moosher

Listing Contact: (212) 317-3679

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