43 West 88th Street

**TEMPORARILY OFF THE MARKET. Inquiries welcome.**This 21 FT WIDE, five-story, historic townhouse is located on a premier Central Park block. The tree-lined street is also in close proximity to all that Upper West Side can offer - excellent shopping, restaurants and transportation hubs. The building boasts a decorative facade, ornamental ironwork, curved windows, leaded glass, two separate entrances, and a large front stoop. Its current configuration could allow converting this townhouse into a single-family home.Featured throughout are high ceilings, original pre-war details, 9 decorative fireplaces, and hardwood floors. Renovated kitchens and bathrooms, as well as W/D units and a laundry room in the basement, are maintained meticulously. Large backyard and deck are accessed from the first floor only, and there's a private terrace above the extension on the fourth floor. The building hallways are carpeted with lots of original woodwork and moldings.The facade and front windows have been restored to Landmark specifications in 2011. A new heating plant was installed in 2015. The fuel is oil with steam radiator heat throughout the house. Window air conditioners or room units are used for cooling. All mechanicals, furnace, laundry, and a large storeroom are located in a vacant, full height basement (9 foot approx). The building's fire sprinkler system is tested quarterly, with smoke/carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout. Of particular note, a fire hydrant is out front that allows for easy access to the entrance of the building.