Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
31 W 89th Street

$7,490,000

31 W 89th Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10094390

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Listing by Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts

Studio

Bedroom

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1930
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths null Full
Cross Street Central Park West/Columbus Avenue
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1203-0021
Block/Lot 1203/21

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 21, 2013 $7,490,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 4, 2013 $7,900,000 +5.5%

Description

Create a 20?-wide, single-family mansion on a terrific Central Park block. This nine-unit
townhouse will be delivered completely vacant, allowing you to begin construction
immediately. Original details include decorative marble fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and
parquet floors. High ceilings and streaming sunlight brighten every floor.
In short, this vacant, ready-for-construction building is the ideal blank slate only a few
steps from Central Park.

Garden Level:
A studio apartment is found at the front of this level. The rear apartment is a one-bedroom
with glass doors to the garden patio. A bedroom is found in the extension. The
garden is a brick dining patio ? bring your landscaper and create a garden chock full of
greenery.

Parlour Level:
The front apartment is an updated one-bedroom with a marble decorative fireplace. The
rear of this level enjoys high, beamed ceilings, parquet flooring, and a decorative fireplace
with an original mirror. The bedroom is found in the extension. Imagine this level as a
grand entertaining area, with a formal parlour, dining room, and butler?s pantry.

Third Floor:
This sunny floor would make the perfect master bedroom level. The front unit has a bay
window, decorative fireplace, and great ceiling height. The rear unit is a sunny one-bedroom with exposed brick, a decorative fireplace, high ceilings, and a walk-in closet.

Fourth Floor:
The front and rear units are sunny one-bedrooms with lots of closets and a decorative
fireplace at the rear. Turn this floor into deluxe bedroom suites.

Fifth Floor:
With streaming sunlight and a sunny terrace, this level would make a terrific in-law
apartment, artist?s studio level, or additional bedrooms. It is currently configured as two
one-bedroom apartments.

Basement:
This level houses the building mechanicals, along with storage, a washer/dryer, and a full
bath.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Terrace

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

593

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,563

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

34

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$7.25M

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Location

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31 W 89th Street, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Central Park West/Columbus Avenue

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1926
Year Built
100 years old
2
Floors
4
Residential Units
R4
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $383,850
Land Value: $183,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,500 SF
Building Area: 3,200 SF
Built FAR: 1.28
Allowed FAR: 1

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 1930, making it approximately 96 years old.

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: RLS10094390
First Listed: 11/21/2013
Price Changed: 12/4/2013
Closed: 5/9/2014
Contract Date: 11/21/2013

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