$3,950,000
Updated 6 years ago
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116 West 81st Street
Upper West Side, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave
14 Rooms4 Beds6.5 Baths5,355 Square FeetMulti-Family
$3,950,000
floors / apts5 / 6
Lot Size18'x102'
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$58,221
Price Per SF
$738
This property was sold for $3,200,000 on 03/13/20.
Outdoor space and views
- Patio
- Central Park
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Garden
Property Description for 116 West 81st Street
Enjoy grand townhouse living, generate income and own a piece of history in this prime Upper West Side location! Bring your architect to create and customize the owner's unit, reimagining it as an ideal blend of contemporary style and Old World charm, with potential for up to 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. (Please note that photos have been virtually staged.) The GARDEN LEVEL, with separate entrance under the stoop, is currently configured as a large master suite with a front sitting room/library, a full en suite bathroom and a bonus rear extension room leading to the south-facing garden. This level is easily convertible to 2 or 3 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. The PARLOR FLOOR is currently configured as a large open living/dining space with separate kitchen, den/2nd bedroom and powder room. Access to the CELLAR below provides storage with an opportunity for expanded recreational space.
The upper floors contain 5 rent-stabilized apartments. Apartment 2 on the 3RD FLOOR is a floor-through 1BR. Apartments 3 & 4 on the 4TH FLOOR are front and rear studios. The 5TH FLOOR also offers front and rear studios, Apartments 5 & 6. All are individually metered for electricity.
This handsome brownstone was built in 1886 as part of a row of four contiguous residences at 116 through 122 by Samuel Colcord, a prominent builder who left the ministry after a doctor advised him to take up an outdoor occupation. Known as Lucky Sam, Colcord also became a well-known peace advocate after World War I. His architect, Henry L. Harris, purposely designed a pleasingly eclectic mix of architectural styles on the block. This house itself features elements of both Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival styles. Details include original doors; wainscot paneling, pier mirror and stairwell railings in the vestibule; and 9 fireplaces. Other features include high ceilings and fantastic light as this south-facing lot sits on a high block.
Appraised for over $6 million, yet priced to sell at less than $900 per square foot, this property represents a great value and opportunity for a home and/or multi-family investment. Live near restaurants, shopping, transportation, iconic recreational and cultural attractions, including Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History, and all the Upper West Side has to offer!
Block & Lot: 01211-0041
Lot Dimensions: 18' x 102.17'
Built Dimensions: 18' x 55' + 13.5' Extension (on 3 levels)
Stories: 5 + Cellar
Built SF (GROSS): Approx. 5,355 SF (above grade) + 1,125 SF (below grade)
Additional FAR: Approx. 2,000 SF
# Units: 6
Zoning: R8B / FAR 4
Sold As-Is
The upper floors contain 5 rent-stabilized apartments. Apartment 2 on the 3RD FLOOR is a floor-through 1BR. Apartments 3 & 4 on the 4TH FLOOR are front and rear studios. The 5TH FLOOR also offers front and rear studios, Apartments 5 & 6. All are individually metered for electricity.
This handsome brownstone was built in 1886 as part of a row of four contiguous residences at 116 through 122 by Samuel Colcord, a prominent builder who left the ministry after a doctor advised him to take up an outdoor occupation. Known as Lucky Sam, Colcord also became a well-known peace advocate after World War I. His architect, Henry L. Harris, purposely designed a pleasingly eclectic mix of architectural styles on the block. This house itself features elements of both Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival styles. Details include original doors; wainscot paneling, pier mirror and stairwell railings in the vestibule; and 9 fireplaces. Other features include high ceilings and fantastic light as this south-facing lot sits on a high block.
Appraised for over $6 million, yet priced to sell at less than $900 per square foot, this property represents a great value and opportunity for a home and/or multi-family investment. Live near restaurants, shopping, transportation, iconic recreational and cultural attractions, including Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History, and all the Upper West Side has to offer!
Block & Lot: 01211-0041
Lot Dimensions: 18' x 102.17'
Built Dimensions: 18' x 55' + 13.5' Extension (on 3 levels)
Stories: 5 + Cellar
Built SF (GROSS): Approx. 5,355 SF (above grade) + 1,125 SF (below grade)
Additional FAR: Approx. 2,000 SF
# Units: 6
Zoning: R8B / FAR 4
Sold As-Is
Building Details for 116 West 81st Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1900
Floors/Apts5/6
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.22 miles
79 St
0.24 miles
86 St
0.36 miles
86 St
0.38 miles
72 St
0.49 miles
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 82 St
0.14 miles
Amsterdam Ave & W 79 St
0.17 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.
All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 74827TH
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