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26 West 87th Street

Townhouse located in Upper West Side, between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue

$11,700,000 ($1,510 per ft2) | 7 beds, 6.5 baths | Approx. 7,750 ft2
253 days on Market

Townhouse Facts

  • Year Built: 1910
    Minimum Down: 20%
    Total Floors: 5
    Listed: Apr 12, 2024
    Days on Market: 253
    Building Type: Townhouse
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 141 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $6,750
Total Taxes & Fees: $6,750 ($0.87/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $62,147
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $68,897 ($8.89/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,340,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Expansive Living Space: Spanning approximately 7,750 square feet, this townhouse offers grand proportions and soaring ceiling heights up to 12 feet.
  • Luxurious Primary Suite: The primary suite exceeds 1,200 square feet, featuring an elegant fireplace, large dressing room, and a spa-like marble bathroom.
  • State-of-the-Art Kitchen: Equipped with high-end appliances including SubZero and Bertazzoni, the kitchen also features marble countertops and a full wet bar.
  • Entertainment-Ready Garden Floor: Designed for fun, the garden floor includes a media room with Lenny Kravitz wallpaper and a second full kitchen, leading to a tranquil garden.
  • Historic Charm with Modern Luxury: Originally built in 1881, this townhouse has been meticulously gut-renovated, blending historic elegance with contemporary amenities.
  • Multiple Outdoor Spaces: Enjoy two sunny outdoor areas totaling approximately 640 square feet, perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

Description

Newly Gut-Renovated Townhouse Offered 15% Below Replacement Cost26 West 87 is a contemporary mint-condition townhouse, originally built in 1881 in the Renaissance Revival style. This modern mansion underwent a meticulous 2-year gut-renovation, finished in 2019. At one time it was the home of jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Spanning approximately 7,750 interior square feet (including 1,250 below grade), this 20’- wide townhouse has 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms along with 2 sunny outdoor spaces measuring approximately 640 square feet. Enjoy bright rooms with grand proportions, glistening light, and soaring ceiling heights up to 12 feet. 9 fireplaces, a screening room with full kitchen and bar, wine cellar, mud room and large skylight at top of staircase.

The townhouse is designed to showcase a private art collection.PARLOR FLOOREnter this luxurious home via the L-shaped box stoop. The grand mahogany doors welcome you, and digital entry makes for easy access coming home. The foyer showcases detailed paneling, a chandelier, and herringbone oak floors.

Continuing through the foyer into the home reveals an exceptional living room. The 12-foot carved plaster ceiling and stately fireplace mantle adorn this remarkable room. A Private office is situated off of living area.The state of the art kitchen has every modern amenity including SubZero refrigerator/freezer, a Bertazzoni six-burner gas range, 2 Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, 2 sinks, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, wine refrigerator, full wet bar and powder room.

Additionally, the kitchen can be separated via pocket doors.The formal dining room has grand proportions, expansive windows, ornate millwork on the ceiling, and is ideal to host intimate gatherings or larger events.THIRD FLOORThis level is designed as a private, luxurious primary suite. Measuring over 1,200 square feet, it is a romantic, sophisticated and functional space to relax and recharge. The primary bedroom enjoys ornate details, a picturesque window, an elegant fireplace, and a large dressing room.

A spacious marble bathroom offers radiant heat, a deep soaking tub, dual sinks and a spa shower. Completing the level is a private library with a fireplace, herringbone floors, and large windows.FOURTH FLOORSplit bedrooms are spacious and bright. The first bedroom is elegantly crafted with beautiful fireplace, expansive windows, full desk area, generous closet space, full ensuite bathroom and balcony.

The second bedroom features an elegant fireplace, king sized bed, seating area plus desk area and full ensuite bathroom.FIFTH FLOORTwo more generously sized bedrooms are bright and spacious. One bedroom is presently configured as a private office for all work from home needs. Room features beautifully detailed ceiling, 3 large windows and full bathroom with elegant shower and dual sinks.

Additional bedroom is bright featuring an elegant fireplace, beautiful seating area by windows, 3 large closets and full bathroom.GARDEN FLOOREnter the mud room via the private secondary entrance. This space is designed for fun and entertainment. The inviting media room boasts wallpaper designed by Lenny Kravitz and is complimented with a second full kitchen.

A more intimate office area sits off of the media room and provides access to garden. The windowed garden floor bedroom suite offers windows, an ensuite bathroom with heated floors, a rain shower, and herringbone tiling. The lush garden offers a tranquil space, curated with sound system, a BBQ area, and irrigated plantings.FINISHED BASEMENTThe spacious cellar layout is perfect as a playroom area or available for more storage space.

The cellar features a temperature controlled wine room, additional storage room, and laundry room with sink.

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