Updated 8 years ago
Off Market
117 West 78th Street
Upper West Side, Manhattan | Amsterdam Ave & Columbus Ave
11 Rooms5 Beds4 Baths3,400 Square FeetMulti-Family
$5,300,000
floors / apts3 / 2
Lot Size16'x102'
Built Size16'x50'
ZoneR8B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$31,884
Price Per SF
$1,559
Listing Features
- Original Details
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Gated Entry
- Stoop Entry
Property Description for 117 West 78th Street
New on Market!
117 West 78th Street is a charming, sun-filled townhouse situated on West 78th Street, less than a block from the Natural History Museum and Gardens and one block from Central Park.
Currently configured as a two family home and delivered vacant, this house is easily converted to a single family or can remain as two duplexes, as it has existed for the past fifty years. Another possibility is to create an owner's triplex with an income producing garden apartment. Two entrances, a formal stoop entrance and a gated entry under the stoop to the garden level, allow for various combinations.
Original details from 1889 include fireplaces on each floor with original mantles, French doors to the 10'x10' terrace overlooking the garden and folding shutters.
The garden is a private sanctuary, shaded by mature trees with a stone, ivy-covered wall as a backdrop. The parlor floor has high 11.3' ceilings; the 3rd and 4th floors have 9.6' and 10' ceiling heights respectively. The interior square footage is approximately 3,400 square feet. The cellar provides for ample storage with an additional, approximately 900 square feet.
Cited by TimeOut as a New York City "Best Block", West 78th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues is notably serene, leafy and beautiful and superbly located in the midst of the prime Upper West Side, close to all transportation and the dining and cultural events that make this such a sought-after neighborhood. Being around the corner from the year-round "79th Street Greenmarket" is just another bonus!
This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to create a home entirely to your specifications in a prized location.
Priced to sell!
117 West 78th Street is a charming, sun-filled townhouse situated on West 78th Street, less than a block from the Natural History Museum and Gardens and one block from Central Park.
Currently configured as a two family home and delivered vacant, this house is easily converted to a single family or can remain as two duplexes, as it has existed for the past fifty years. Another possibility is to create an owner's triplex with an income producing garden apartment. Two entrances, a formal stoop entrance and a gated entry under the stoop to the garden level, allow for various combinations.
Original details from 1889 include fireplaces on each floor with original mantles, French doors to the 10'x10' terrace overlooking the garden and folding shutters.
The garden is a private sanctuary, shaded by mature trees with a stone, ivy-covered wall as a backdrop. The parlor floor has high 11.3' ceilings; the 3rd and 4th floors have 9.6' and 10' ceiling heights respectively. The interior square footage is approximately 3,400 square feet. The cellar provides for ample storage with an additional, approximately 900 square feet.
Cited by TimeOut as a New York City "Best Block", West 78th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues is notably serene, leafy and beautiful and superbly located in the midst of the prime Upper West Side, close to all transportation and the dining and cultural events that make this such a sought-after neighborhood. Being around the corner from the year-round "79th Street Greenmarket" is just another bonus!
This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to create a home entirely to your specifications in a prized location.
Priced to sell!
Listing History for 117 West 78th Street
Now
09/30/2018
POM by Arabella Greene Buckworth
Brown Harris Stevens
07/02/2018
Expired by Arabella Greene Buckworth
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 117 West 78th Street
OwnershipMulti-Family
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1901
Floors/Apts3/2
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
79 St
0.18 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.28 miles
72 St
0.34 miles
72 St
0.45 miles
86 St
0.46 miles
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 79 St
0.09 miles
W 76 St & Columbus Ave
0.13 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: 72968TH
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