85 Charles Street

Townhouse located in West Village, between West 4th Street & Bleecker Street

$12,995,000 ($2,637 per ft²) | 5 beds, 5 baths | Approx. 4,928 ft²

69 days on Market

Townhouse Facts

Year Built: 1868

Minimum Down: 20%

Total Floors: 5

Listed: Nov 1, 2024

Days on Market: 69

Building Type: Townhouse

Neighborhood: West Village (Manhattan)

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Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,909

Total Taxes & Fees: $4,909 ($1.00/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $69,724

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $74,633 ($15.14/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,599,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Spacious and Luxurious: The home is spacious, with approximately 4,928 interior square feet, offering 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It has been meticulously renovated and modernized, featuring original details such as 3 wood burning fireplaces, 2 gas fireplaces, restored original wide-plank pine floors, and gorgeous Crown Moulding.
Outdoor Features: The property boasts a large private terrace and a fully landscaped roof deck with an outdoor kitchen. A convenient dumbwaiter travels from the garden level to the roof, making outdoor entertaining a breeze.
Stunning Views: The home offers stunning city views, including the iconic Empire State Building and Freedom Tower. Southern exposures provide plenty of natural light, enhancing the home's welcoming atmosphere.
Prime Location: This single-family townhome is located in the highly sought-after West Village neighborhood, offering privacy and exclusivity. The historic, turnkey home was built in 1868 and converted in 2005, combining historic charm with modern conveniences.
Modern Conveniences: Despite its historic charm, the home is equipped with modern conveniences. A dumbwaiter that travels from the garden level to the roof makes for easy transportation of items.
Turnkey Home: This is a historic, turnkey home built in 1868 and converted in 2005. It's a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, making it a unique and desirable property in the West Village.

Description

Elegant 20’ Wide Townhouse in the Heart of the West Village 85 Charles Street is an exquisite, 20 ft-wide, 5-story, single-family townhome, ideally situated on one of the most sought after, tree-lined blocks in the West Village. Meticulously renovated and modernized by Jim Joseph of Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, the residence affords approximately 4,928 interior square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. This historic home offers a large private terrace off of the Parlor level as well as a fully landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and iconic Empire State Building, Freedom Tower and City views. Original details include 3 wood burning fireplaces and 2 gas fireplaces, restored original wide-plank pine floors and gorgeous Crown Moulding. This beautiful residence also features a dumbwaiter that travels from the garden level to the roof.

Built in 1868 on the site of former Peter Warren and Abraham Van Nest Estates, 85 Charles St presents the rare opportunity to live in a historic, turnkey home in the best West Village location.