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· Closed October 2, 2020

126 W 96th Street #2-A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$430,000

$860 per sq ft

126 W 96th Street #2-A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10623280

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Listing by Compass

Studio

1

Bath

500

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 500 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $760/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 5
Exposure North
Cooling Wall Units
Pets CatsOk
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1900
Living Area 500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1226/43

Description

This perfect studio apartment is move-in ready; nestled in a quiet and boutique-like building, it welcomes you and immediately feels like home! Upon entering the foyer you'll immediately notice the high 10 foot ceilings. Next, pass by the spa-like, windowed bathroom with a deep soaking tub, Toto toilet and floor to ceiling stone and glass tiles. The unit also boasts amazing closet space, with two California Closets, designed with great built-in shelving, and a separate walk-in closet with a window, providing light and space for all your belongings. The windowed kitchen provides functionality and style, complete with a custom cut stainless steel counter, a natural pebble tile backsplash, 4-burner DeLonghi range, dishwasher, cork flooring, and custom built in pantry as you enter it. The bamboo floors throughout the unit are in mint condition and provide a clean fresh palate for the dining area, living room, and sleeping area. This corner, north-facing unit receives great natural light throughout the day, and is perfectly located with equal distance to the B/C trains on Central Park West and the 1 and 2/3 express trains on Broadway. Crosstown bus service is just outside your door with up and downtown buses as well. Only 1 block to the Columbus Square shopping complex with Whole Foods and great neighborhood restaurants, shops and services.


This is a well-maintained elevator building with a full time live-in super and on-site laundry. Pied a terre, co-purchasing, guarantors and parental purchasing are all allowed. Cats allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $760/mo
Sale Price $430,000

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

$1.90M

Median $/Sqft

$1,680

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

41

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.89M

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126 W 96th Street #2-A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10623280
First Listed: 4/5/2017
Closed: 10/2/2020
Contract Date: 2/25/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Joseph Vassallo

Listing Contact: (917) 685-6453

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