Key Details

Listed: Jul 12, 2024

Last Price Change: ($200,000) on Sep 5

Days on Market: 132

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $2,271

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,280

Total Taxes & Fees: $4,551 ($2.60/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $11,641

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $16,192 ($9.25/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($195,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Architectural Excellence: The property is housed in The Admaston, a distinctive pre-war building designed by renowned architects George and Edward Blum. The building features a grand marble lobby and a rooftop garden with panoramic city views.
Comfortable Living: The home boasts original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a renovated kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Extra storage and outdoor entertainment space are also available.
Building Amenities: Residents can enjoy a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, planted roof deck, central laundry room, and bike storage.
Pet-Friendly: The condominium is pet-friendly, making it a perfect choice for pet owners.
Prime Location: This spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home is located in the heart of the vibrant Upper West Side, surrounded by numerous restaurants, stores, and cultural landmarks. It's also in close proximity to Central and Riverside Parks, and offers excellent public transportation options with cross-town bus service and a subway station nearby.
Convenient Transportation: The building is part of a lively neighborhood with excellent cross-town bus service and a subway station nearby, ensuring easy commute.

Description

Welcome to Apartment 2A at The Admaston, a distinctive pre-war building converted to a condominium in the mid 1980’s in the heart of the Upper West Side. Built in 1910 and designed by renowned architects George and Edward Blum, the building offers a perfect blend of historical charm and modern conveniences.

Upon entering this spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home, you are greeted with original hardwood floors and 10’5" ceilings with plenty of pre-war charm. Beautiful double doors lead you into the spacious living room with charming tree-lined views.

A sizable primary bedroom, separated from the living area and a second bedroom offers privacy from entertaining.

A large den/third bedroom offers flexibility.

The renovated kitchen with a dishwasher and washer/dryer connected to a butler’s pantry and a lovely home office configuration with a full bath, offers opportunities for combination and multi-use.

Residents of 251 West 89th enter into a grand marble lobby with a 24-hour doorman. The condo is pet-friendly, has a live-in superintendent, a planted roof deck, central laundry room, and bike storage. Nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side amidst tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and cultural landmarks, you are moments from both Central and Riverside Parks, numerous subway lines, fabulous restaurants, museums, grocery stores, and shops.

Bring your heart and soul to this Upper West Side beauty and create a home of your dreams.

About The Adamston, 251 West 89th Street

The Adamston, 251 West 89th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 50, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Exposed 0 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

Some Noise 0 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1910
72 Apartments
12 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Doorman
Lively neighborhood with many restaurants and stores
Good public transportation
High ceilings
Basement storage
Handsome- pre-war building with pale yellow facade
Close to Subway

Cons

Exposed rooftop water tank
No sidewalk landscaping
No garage
No health club

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Subways

at Broadway 0.14 miles

at Broadway and 95th 0.28 miles

at Central Park West and 88th 0.46 miles

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About The Adamston, 251 West 89th Street

The Adamston, 251 West 89th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 50, based on:

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