SOLD FOR $11,500,000
· Sold at asking price · Closed August 20, 2025
$11,500,000
$2,334 per sq ft
85 Charles Street
MLS® #RLS11010703
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
5.5
Baths
4,928
Sq. Ft.
1899
Year Built
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Property Summary
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.
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