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SOLD FOR $5,400,000

· Closed May 12, 2015

125 W 87th Street

$5,400,000

125 W 87th Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10056052

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1890

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1890
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Character: Pre-war building (1890)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Pets Yes
Year Built 1890
Parcel # 1218-0024
Block/Lot null/NA

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 4, 2014 $5,995,000 -
Currently May 18, 2026 $5,400,000 -9.9%

Description

Four Story. 17ft wide . 3400 sq ft. single occupancy brownstone. on a beautiful landmark street. A block from Central Park. Updated with original details; large eat-in kitchen. Livingroom, dining, 4 bedrooms, full basement, 3 wbf, one decorative fiveplace. 50ft garden. Needs TLC. $5,995,000.

Building Information

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

590

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,492

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

20

Median Sale Price

$1.66M

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Location

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125 W 87th Street, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1884
Year Built
142 years old
4
Floors
1
Residential Units
R7-2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $491,880
Land Value: $149,580
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 1,711 SF
Building Area: 4,402 SF
Built FAR: 2.57
Allowed FAR: 3.44

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

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1890, making it approximately 136 years old.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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: RLS10056052
First Listed: 11/4/2014
Price Changed: 5/12/2015
Closed: 5/12/2015
Contract Date: 11/4/2014

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Rose Marie Laster

Listing Contact: (917) 734-3486

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