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The Pythian,
135 West 70th Street

Doorman Condo located in Upper West Side, between Columbus Avenue & Broadway

$1,354 Avg. price/ft² Apts. For Sale

$1,330 Avg. price/ft² Recent Sales
(past 12 months)

Apartments For Sale (2)
Recent Sales (11)
All Units in Building (84)

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Apt. 4M
(5 Photos)

1 bed

1 bath

$985,000

Sep 12, 2024

72 days

Apt. 4D
(7 Photos)

1 bed

1.5 baths

960 ft²

$1,354

$1,299,550 in contract

Sep 11, 2024

73 days

#4M: $985,000 - 1 bed

in contract

#4D: $1,299,550 - 1 bed

Apt. 3E

3 beds

2 baths

1,464 ft²

$2,040,000 -13.2%

$1,393

$2,350,000

Jun 5, 2024

Apt. 8E

2 beds

2 baths

1,500 ft²

$1,900,000 -13.4%

$1,267

$2,195,000

Nov 30, 2023

Apt. PHB/C

5 beds

5.5 baths

3,165 ft²

$6,170,000 -5.1%

$1,949

$6,500,000

Jul 27, 2023

Apt. 2G

1 bed

1 bath

812 ft²

$980,000 -10.9%

$1,207

$1,100,000

Jun 26, 2023

Apt. 2K

2 beds

2 baths

1,357 ft²

$1,760,000 -11.8%

$1,297

$1,995,000

Jun 23, 2023

Apt. 6G

2 beds

2.5 baths

1,650 ft²

$1,785,000 -28.6%

$1,082

$2,500,000

Apr 4, 2023

Apt. 3A

Studio

1 bath

686 ft²

$1,083,000 -15.1%

$1,579

$1,275,000

Dec 5, 2022

Apt. 8B

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500,000 -20.8%

$1,895,000

Oct 27, 2022

Apt. 9H

1 bed

1.5 baths

900 ft²

$1,250,000 -7.4%

$1,389

$1,350,000

Jul 20, 2022

Apt. 6L

1 bed

1.5 baths

850 ft²

$1,100,000 0%

$1,294

$1,100,000

Sep 30, 2021

Apt. PHD

2 beds

2.5 baths

2,143 ft²

$4,675,000 -2.4%

$2,182

$4,790,000

Aug 9, 2021

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Overview of The Pythian at 135 West 70th Street

135 West 70th Street was originally built in 1927 by Thomas Lamb, and easily distinguished by its Egyptian-style colonnade, polychromed Doric columns, blue-glazed terra cotta entry pavilion, and four seated Pharaonic figures. It was originally used as a meeting place for the Knights of Pythias, who later rented out space in the building to Decca Records. Bill Haley and His Comets recorded "Rock Around the Clock" in the building, and artists like Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., and Buddy Holly also used studios there.

Amidst its conversion to a condominium dubbed The Pythian, many new windows were added around the building's decorative elements. Residential amenities include a new gym, a children's playroom, and private storage. It is well situated near Lincoln Center, Central Park, Riverside Park, popular restaurants, gourmet supermarkets, and the 1/2/3 and B/C trains at 72nd Street.

Year Built

1927

Converted: 1983

Apartments

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

84Apartments

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Bike Room

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at Broadway 0.12 miles

at Central Park West 0.26 miles

Carter’s Review

"One of the city's most interesting buildings, the Pythian at 135 West 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue is richly decorated in brightly colored, glazed terracotta embellishments depicting figures of antiquity.

The mid-block building was designed by Thomas W. Lamb, one of the country's foremost designers of movie palaces, most of which, sadly, have been destroyed. One of his other works in New York is the Audubon Theater and Ballroom building on Broadway and 165th Street. "
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Pros & Cons

Delightful, fanciful and colorful terracotta decoration
Unusual layouts
High ceilings
Doorman
Central Upper West Side location
Short walk to express subway station at Broadway and 72nd Street
Not far from Central Park
Not far from Lincoln Center
Bicycle room
Storage facilities

No garage
No health club
No sundeck

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

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Editor’s Points

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Alternate Address

135-45 West 70 Street

520 Fifth Avenue

at the northwest corner of West 43rd Street

Midtown West

Iconic river-to-river views include the Empire State Building and Central Park. Elevated condos with magnificent arched windows, triple exposures, and soaring ceilings | Occupancy 2026.

1 beds starting at $2,370,000
2 beds starting at $3,600,000
3 beds starting at $5,750,000

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The Pythian,135 West 70th Street

Doorman Condo located in Upper West Side, between Columbus Avenue & Broadway

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