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SOLD FOR $5,750,000

· Closed August 25, 2022

177 W 88TH Street #NA

$5,750,000

$1,285 per sq ft

177 W 88TH Street #NA

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10820505

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

4,475

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 4,475 sq ft
Year Built N/A
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Total Rooms 9
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Pets Yes
Living Area 4,475 sq ft
Parcel # 1219-0007

Description

RENOVATED SINGLE-FAMILY TOWNHOUSE WITH MAGNIFICENT GARDEN AND LOW TAXES

177 West 88th Street is a gracious Renaissance Revival style townhome on a beautiful and tranquil tree-lined block. Constructed by architect Frederick G. Butcher in 1889, this single-family home is a seamless combination of restored original details and modern updated luxuries including central a/c and a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen. This 17' wide brownstone has 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, one powder room, and is approximately 4,475 square feet of living space. The property enjoys extremely low taxes at only $21,830 for the tax year.

Garden Level
The garden level has a second entrance under the stoop with added storage space perfect for packages and larger drop-offs. There is a den/media room, full bathroom, washer/dryer, and kitchen that gives access to the gorgeous garden. In addition, there is an office space on this level that can also serve as an extra bedroom if needed. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, the garden oasis is 17' x 31' with a charmingly laid brick patio and ivy wall for additional privacy. There is also an irrigation system for all of the lovely plantings.

Parlor Floor
Ascend the front stoop and open the stained glass doors to natural southern sunlight, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. Perfect for entertaining this level includes a gracious living/dining room that leads to the chef's eat-in kitchen equipped with all of the best appliances from Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele. A terrace off the kitchen leads down to the garden, perfect for those warm New York City evenings when you want to eat outside. This floor includes an elegant powder room, decorative fireplace, and a great size pantry for additional storage.

Third Floor
The massive primary suite with a large sitting area is located on the third floor. Adjacent to the bedroom there is a large marble bathroom with double vanities, a generous walk-in closet, a linen closet, heating lamps, a second washer/dryer and steam shower. The ceilings remain high on this floor.

Fourth Floor
The bright fourth floor is comprised of two secondary bedrooms, two full bathrooms from which one is en-suite, and a beautiful skylight window for additional natural light.

Basement
The finished basement is currently being used as extra storage and a gym. The basement is also home to the building's mechanicals.

This wonderful home is located in close proximity to wonderful shopping, restaurants, transportation, Central Park and Riverside Park.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Fireplace

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 4

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

534

Median Asking Price

$1.47M

Median $/Sqft

$1,480

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

76

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

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177 W 88TH Street #NA, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10820505
First Listed: 4/19/2022
Price Changed: 9/9/2022
Closed: 8/25/2022
Contract Date: 4/19/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - David Kornmeier

Listing Contact: (212) 588-5642

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