255 W 70th Street
MLS® #RLS20056305
Listing by Vandenberg Inc
6
Bedrooms
6
Baths
3,632
Sq. Ft.
1886
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Outdoor Space: Patio, Terrace
- Style: Prewar,WalkUp architecture
- Climate Control: Central Air
Property Details
Description
Ivy-Clad Townhouse in the Heart of the UWS Delivered Vacant, Priced to Sell
Delivered vacant and priced as the best deal on the UWS, this light-filled townhouse offers tall ceilings, arched windows, original moldings, and front-and-rear Juliet balconies, plus a bluestone terraced garden with lush greenery. Currently organized as an owner’s duplex with three additional units delivered vacant. Move in and renovate piecemeal, live with income, or convert to your dream single-family townhouse. Near Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, PS 199, and Café Luxembourg.
Garden Floor
A quiet garden residence with direct access to the bluestone garden and planted yard. A flexible study opens to the outdoors, and the bedroom sits privately off the hall with a full bath. An interior stair links to the cellar with a finished home office/rec room, laundry, and generous storage, useful as playroom, media room, gym, or workspace.
Currently month-to-month at $4,750 and delivered vacant.
Parlour Floor (Owner’s Duplex)
Generous parlour level with tall ceilings and long sightlines from living to dining and kitchen for easy entertaining and everyday flow. Juliet balconies at the front and rear invite breeze and daylight; an arched-window detail and decorative mantel underscore the prewar charm. The floor is completed by a full bath and oversized walk-in closet.
Third Floor (Owner’s Duplex)
The primary suite spans the front section of the level with a sunny bay-window side and a generous walk-in closet and attached bath. Two secondary bedrooms occupy the rear of the townhouse. A full bath and laundry room are accessible via a spacious landing.
Owner’s duplex occupies Apt 2 and Apt 3, delivered vacant.
Fourth Floor
Two efficient apartments, front and rear, each with good ceiling height and bright natural light. Delivered vacant at closing, they can function as rentals, guest suites, home offices, or be incorporated into a larger residence as part of a combination plan.
Apt 4 is month-to-month, at $3,500, and will be delivered vacant.
Apt 5 is rent-stabilized and will be delivered vacant.
Cellar
The cellar has great space for storage and workshop. The center of the cellar has laundry. And the rear seconded off area of the cellar is a finished rec/play/media room for the garden apartment, adding flexible space.
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
467
Median Asking Price
$1.79M
Median $/Sqft
$1,653
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
28
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
96
Median Sale Price
$1.50M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/16/26, 10:53 AM EST
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Location
255 W 70th Street, Upper West Side, New York County • Near West End Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
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