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48 West 88th Street

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

$9,950,000 ($1,363 per ft2) | 5 beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 7,300 ft2
191 days on Market

Townhouse Facts

  • Year Built: 1889
    Minimum Down: 20%
    Total Floors: 5
    Listed: May 17, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($445,000) on Sep 26
    Days on Market: 191
    Building Type: Townhouse
    Neighborhood: Central Park West (Manhattan)
    Listing viewed 139 times
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $7,744
Total Taxes & Fees: $7,744 ($1.06/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $53,119
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $60,863 ($8.34/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,990,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Kitchen and Bedrooms: The large eat-in kitchen is equipped with professional-grade appliances by Viking and Sub-Zero. The townhouse includes 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 powder rooms, with the primary suite spanning the entire third floor and featuring two walk-in closets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom.
  • Additional Features: The fourth and fifth floors each have two large bedrooms, one of which can be used as a media room or guest suite. The property also includes solar panels on the roof and building amenities such as a garden.
  • Prime Location: This historic pre-war mansion townhouse, originally designed in 1889, is situated in a prime location just half a block from Central Park. With approximately 7,300 sq ft of living space, it offers a spacious and grand living experience.
  • Modern Design and Amenities: The townhouse features a modern interior design with a neutral aesthetic, large windows, tall ceilings up to 11', and an integrated Crestron system. It also includes central air-conditioning, two laundry rooms, and a finished cellar with a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
  • Outdoor Features: The property boasts a south-facing, landscaped garden and an additional terrace off the living room. It also has two entrances, one leading to a large foyer gallery and the other opening to the garden level.
  • Library and Office Space: The generously-sized library comes with a wood-burning fireplace and a study/office area, perfect for work or relaxation.

Description

Just half a block from Central Park, 48 West 88th Street occupies a grand position on a tree-lined street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. The 20’ wide pre-war mansion townhouse was originally designed in 1889 by Thom & Wilson. This meticulously cared for home spans approximately 7,300 sq ft and includes 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and a newer elevator.

Streaming light from large windows give an immediate sense of warm while art walls and tall ceilings, up to 11’, give stately proportions to every room. The feeling of relaxation and tranquility continue onto a south-facing, landscaped garden and an additional terrace off the living room. Although the exterior is full of pre-war brownstone charm, the interior emits a modern, neutral aesthetic.

The main entrance on the parlor level leads to a large foyer gallery with immense formal dining room with fireplace and south-facing living room with a wood-burning fireplace.

A wide entertaining terrace off the living room overlooks the home’s garden with sun dappled by a tasteful electric awning. This floor also has a beautifully appointed powder room.

A second entrance from the street opens to the garden level featuring a generously-sized library with wood-burning fireplace. The room continues with a study/office area with two built-in desk spaces, lots of storage, and a powder room.

A large eat-in kitchen faces the south-facing manicured garden. Cabinetry abounds and kitchen appliances are professional-grade by Viking and Sub-Zero; including a gas range with vented hood, double 36" fridge/freezers, two dishwashers and a Frigidaire wine cooler.

The primary suite spans across the whole third floor. The bedroom space has bright southern exposures, two enormous walk-in closets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom.

The primary bathroom has a white marble walk-in shower, a window-facing deep soaking tub, double sinks in matching marble, and a separate water closet.

The fourth-floor features two large bedrooms. The north-facing bedroom has multiple closets and a Juliette balcony with views over the tree-lined street and brownstones.

The southern bedroom faces the terrace and garden below and has a windowed en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet.

The fifth floor has two additional bedrooms. The north-facing room is currently a media room with fireplace and an adjacent kitchen and bathroom, perfect for entertaining. This can also be used as a full guest or in-law suite.

The south-facing bedroom has a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower room. A staircase to the roof with solar panels is accessible from this level.

The house features an integrated Crestron system, central air-conditioning, two laundry rooms, and a finished cellar with a temperature-controlled wine cellar, extensive storage spaces, and walk-in cedar closet.

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Subways

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at Central Park West and 88th 0.12 miles
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at Broadway 0.32 miles
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at Broadway and 95th 0.48 miles

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