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153 West 85th Street, 4/5
Upper West Side, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave
5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,500 Square FeetCo-op
$2,420,000
Maintenance$2,431
Price Per SF
$1,613
This property was sold for $2,420,000 on 10/08/25.
Listing Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Duplex
- Entry Foyer
- Exposed Brick
- Floor-Through
- Gas Fireplace
- High Ceilings
- Original Details
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Recessed Lighting
- Separate Dining Area
- Straight Staircase
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- WBFP
- Skylights
- Wall of Windows
- Center Island
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Microwave
- Open Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Heated Floors
- Marble Bathroom
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor space and views
- Private Roof [18'x28']
- Terrace [16'x3']
- City Views
- Treeline Views
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Video Intercom
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 153 West 85th Street, 4/5
A One-of-a-Kind Penthouse Duplex with Private Roof Deck in a Classic UWS Brownstone
This is the home you've been waiting for.
This breathtaking duplex penthouse, occupying the top two floors of a beautifully maintained pre-war brownstone and featuring a stunning private terrace, has been gut renovated to the highest standard, seamlessly blending timeless character with contemporary luxury design.
The main level unfolds with an open, light-filled layout ideal for both stylish entertaining and relaxed daily living. A beautifully appointed marble kitchen centers the space, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and counter seating. Adjacent, a tailored banquette dining area offers an intimate yet versatile setting for gatherings.
The expansive living room is anchored by a gas fireplace that can be converted to wood-burning. Also on this level: a serene bedroom with its own private terrace and a refined en-suite bath clad in elegant marble tilework.
A striking glass-enclosed staircase leads to the show-stopping upper floor, where the primary suite stuns with dramatic scale and detail-soaring ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows, and an indoor/outdoor gas fireplace. A spacious walk-in closet and spa-quality marble bath complete the suite, featuring radiant heated floors, designer fixtures, a window, and a skylight that bathes the space in natural light.
The piece de resistance: a private, fully landscaped roof deck with an outdoor kitchenette, lush greenery, and sweeping city views-a rare and magical outdoor sanctuary.
Additional highlights include central heating and air, soundproofed white oak floors, washer and vented dryer, attic storage, exquisite custom wood paneling, LED lighting, and high-end finishes throughout. Building is pet friendly and permits 80% financing.
Downtown loft sensibility meets Upper West Side charm, an extraordinary blend of serenity, sophistication, and location. Just moments from Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, beloved cafes, gourmet markets, and transit.
Truly unlike anything else on the market. Schedule your private showing today, this one will not last.
This is the home you've been waiting for.
This breathtaking duplex penthouse, occupying the top two floors of a beautifully maintained pre-war brownstone and featuring a stunning private terrace, has been gut renovated to the highest standard, seamlessly blending timeless character with contemporary luxury design.
The main level unfolds with an open, light-filled layout ideal for both stylish entertaining and relaxed daily living. A beautifully appointed marble kitchen centers the space, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and counter seating. Adjacent, a tailored banquette dining area offers an intimate yet versatile setting for gatherings.
The expansive living room is anchored by a gas fireplace that can be converted to wood-burning. Also on this level: a serene bedroom with its own private terrace and a refined en-suite bath clad in elegant marble tilework.
A striking glass-enclosed staircase leads to the show-stopping upper floor, where the primary suite stuns with dramatic scale and detail-soaring ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows, and an indoor/outdoor gas fireplace. A spacious walk-in closet and spa-quality marble bath complete the suite, featuring radiant heated floors, designer fixtures, a window, and a skylight that bathes the space in natural light.
The piece de resistance: a private, fully landscaped roof deck with an outdoor kitchenette, lush greenery, and sweeping city views-a rare and magical outdoor sanctuary.
Additional highlights include central heating and air, soundproofed white oak floors, washer and vented dryer, attic storage, exquisite custom wood paneling, LED lighting, and high-end finishes throughout. Building is pet friendly and permits 80% financing.
Downtown loft sensibility meets Upper West Side charm, an extraordinary blend of serenity, sophistication, and location. Just moments from Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, beloved cafes, gourmet markets, and transit.
Truly unlike anything else on the market. Schedule your private showing today, this one will not last.
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Listing History for 153 West 85th Street, 4/5
Now
10/08/2025
$2,420,000
Sold and Closed by Kristen Jordan
Corcoran
08/07/2025
Contract Signed by Kristen Jordan
Corcoran
Building Details for 153 West 85th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVideo Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1890
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts5/5
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.15 miles
86 St
0.3 miles
79 St
0.35 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.39 miles
Citi Bike
W 84 St & Amsterdam Ave
0.07 miles
W 87 St & Amsterdam Ave
0.11 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: 2128312
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