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129 West 78th Street
Upper West Side, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave
11 Rooms6 Beds5.5 Baths3,840 Square FeetSingle Family
$5,567,500
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size16'x102'
Built Size16'x50'
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$31,884
Price Per SF
$1,450
This property was sold for $5,567,500 on 12/05/18.
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
- Laundry Room
Property Description for 129 West 78th Street
Major Price Drop! Owner ready to do a deal. Modern comforts abound in this elegant and beautifully restored 4 story, 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath, 3700 square foot home with a garden and two decks. This award winning landmark townhouse dripping with detail was built in 1886 by noted Spanish architect, Rafael Guastavino. It has an open plan living/dining room on the parlor level, and a large fully equipped gourmet kitchen overlooking the garden. The 3rd floor features a master suite with access to a deck and a lovely ensuite bathroom with a clawfoot tub and a shower for 2. There is also a large guestroom with an ensuite bath. The fourth floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room. The ground level features a den/media room and a kitchenette with access to the garden. Additionally, this level has a studio apartment perfect for either a home office or for a nanny apartment. There is central AC, gas heat and radiant floor heating throughout this home. This gem is located on one of the best blocks in NYC near parks, museums, shopping and all major transportation. 129 West 78th Street received the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award for exterior restoration in 2015.
Layout:
Cellar Floor: Mechanical, Utility and Storage Rooms
Ground Floor: Den/Media room with kitchenette perfect for entertaining out in the garden. Powder room and income producing studio apartment or home office also on this level.
Parlor Floor: Chef's kitchen with Viking stove and double Sub-zero refrigerator/freezers. Living/Dining room with original and ornate decorative fireplace. French doors open up to steps leading down to a large garden.
3rd Floor: Master bedroom with terrace and large master bath with soaking tub and shower for two. Large 2nd bedroom with ensuite bath.
4th Floor: Four bedrooms plus terrace. Two full baths plus a laundry room.
Articles about this home:
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/realestate/off-with-the-face-paint.html
http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2014/10/r-guastivinos-no-129-w-78th-street.htmlhttps://ny.curbed.com/2017/11/28/16712456/upper-west-side-landmarks-townhouse-for-sale
Listing History for 129 West 78th Street
Now
12/05/2018
$5,567,500
Sold and Closed by Kim Mogul Wright
Douglas Elliman
10/26/2018
Contract Signed by Kim Mogul Wright
Douglas Elliman
Building Details for 129 West 78th Street
OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Floors/Apts4/1
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
79 St
0.17 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.29 miles
72 St
0.34 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
86 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 79 St
0.08 miles
W 76 St & Columbus Ave
0.14 miles
Upper West Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.
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OLR ID: 71669TH
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