by RH Advisors

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$9,000,000
House - Off Market

48 W 85TH Street #NA

Manhattan, NY 10024
bedrooms
7 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths
square feet
7560 Sqft
$13,421,973
RealtyHop Estimate
49.13%
Since May 1, 2018
NY-New York
Primary Model

About This Property

Situated on a tree-lined block just off Central Park West, this magnificent 20-foot-wide, 5-story townhouse encompasses approximately 7,560 square feet (which includes a full basement) and approximately 975 square feet of outdoor space.  Rich in history and architectural grandeur, it has been meticulously renovated and carefully restored, preserving the original 19th century details.  The grand-scaled rooms of the residence are beautifully enhanced by soaring ceilings, tall doorways, crown moldings, hand-carved millwork, pocket doors, original shutters, herringbone hardwood flooring, seven fireplaces and a majestic mahogany staircase.  In its current configuration, a separate apartment was created on the lower level, but the residence could easily be a single-family home.

Built in 1886, in Queen Ann style with Neo-Grec elements, this brownstone was designed by distinguished Manhattan architects Arthur M. Thom & James W. Wilson and built by James A. Frame.  The architectural firm Thom & Wilson was renowned for the noteworthy homes they developed in the late 19th century, contributing to the special architectural and historic character of the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District.   The facade has bow front windows, carved ornamental designs and a wide box stoop.

Garden Level:  Currently, the lower level of the home is set up as a separate apartment (living room, dining room, kitchen, 1-2 bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a washer/dryer) with its own entrance.  This level could easily be converted to a kitchen/family room (please see rendering in photo series).  The light is extraordinary and a set of glass doors opens up to a landscaped South-facing garden with lush plantings.

Parlor Floor:  With a soaring 12-foot ceiling, the impressive parlor level includes a 34-foot Great Room with a fireplace with a hand-carved mantelpiece and original pocket doors.  An elegant Formal Dining room with exquisite original wood paneling features a coffered ceiling and a fireplace and has double-doors made of  leaded-glass windows opening onto a delightful planted terrace.  There is also a windowed kitchen on this level and garden access via a staircase from the terrace.

Third Floor:  Currently configured as a sumptuous master suite plus Library, there is a large bedroom, bowed window, two fireplaces, a sprawling dressing room, ample closets and a luxuriously-appointed marble bathroom.

Fourth Floor:  There are two generous bedrooms, each with a fireplace, and a large dressing room.  The Southern bedroom has a renovated bathroom and a charming terrace overlooking verdant townhouse gardens.

Fifth Floor:  Enhanced by a stunning stained-glass skylight, the top floor has two bedrooms, a fireplace, a renovated full-bathroom, a study, and laundry facilities.

There is also a pristine finished basement of approximately 1,315 square feet with a 9'6" ceiling.  It has a full-bathroom with a steam shower, storage facilities and a laundry room.  There is ample space for a gym or home entertainment center.  

The entire residence is flooded with glorious natural light and there is a multi-zoned heating and cooling system.  Located in the historic district, the home is less than a block from Central Park and is in close proximity to a myriad of museums, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and shops.

Annual Real Estate Taxes:  Approximately $54,038
Unit Size
7,560Ft²
Days on Market
262 days
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$1,190
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1887
Last updated: 2 months ago (RLS #RPLU-21917278035)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 30, 2018 Sold $9,000,000
Sold
Aug 11, 2017 Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC $9,000,000
Listed by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Property Highlights

Interior Details

Bedroom Information

Bedrooms: 7

Interior Information

Living Area: 7560
Exterior Details

Land Information

Tax Block: 1198


Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Townhouse
Stu
-
-
$9,395,000 Apr 26, 2018
$9,395,000 Apr 3, 2022
$59,742/mo
Townhouse
Stu
-
-
$9,750,000 Sep 22, 2016
- Nov 30, -0001
$7,547/mo
Townhouse
Stu
-
-
$8,700,000 Sep 2, 2020
$8,700,000 Aug 20, 2021
$7,784/mo
Townhouse
Stu
-
-
$8,300,000 Apr 13, 2017
$8,300,000 Sep 4, 2018
-
Townhouse
Stu
-
-
$7,800,000 Jun 2, 2021
$7,800,000 Oct 26, 2021
$3,345/mo
Townhouse
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
-
$9,223,800 Jun 28, 2022
$9,223,800 Oct 17, 2022
-
Townhouse
7 Beds
7.5 Baths
6,875 ft²
$1,308/ft²
$8,995,000 May 6, 2022
-
-
Townhouse
6 Beds
6 Baths
6,576 ft²
$1,369/ft²
$9,000,000 Nov 4, 2022
-
-
Townhouse
6 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,560 ft²
$1,323/ft²
$9,999,999 Jul 30, 2019
-
-
Townhouse
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,072 ft²
$1,466/ft²
$8,900,000 Mar 21, 2022
-
-
Townhouse
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,945 ft²
$1,719/ft²
$8,500,000 Sep 17, 2022
-
-
Townhouse
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,120 ft²
$1,660/ft²
$8,500,000 Feb 10, 2022
-
-

Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20170811 Unit NA
08/11/2017
NA
7 Bed
6 Bath
7560 ft²
-
bedrooms
7 Bed
bathrooms
6 Bath
square feet
7560 ft²
$9,000,000
04/30/2018
-
Nancy Candib
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Building Info

48 West 85th Street 48 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024
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