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SOLD FOR $4,750,000

· Closed December 13, 2022

223 W 78th Street

$4,750,000

$882 per sq ft

223 W 78th Street

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10820747

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts

Studio

0

Bath

5,388

Sq. Ft.

1890

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 0
Living Area 5,388 sq ft
Year Built 1890
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Baths 0 Full
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Pets Yes
Cross Street Amsterdam Avenue/Broadway
Year Built 1890
Living Area 5,388 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1170-0021
Block/Lot 1170/21

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 20, 2022 $4,750,000 -
Currently May 5, 2026 $4,750,000 -

Description

Seize the Opportunity! Vacant 20-Foot Wide Townhouse
No Landmarks Restrictions For Your Renovation

This sun-soaked townhouse is ready for your vision. It is already vacant, and primed for a luxurious renovation. Boasting twenty feet of width with a hundred-foot deep lot, there is room to extend the townhouse footprint upwards, digging down the cellar level further and squaring off the existing extension.

Imagine a garden level designed for casual living that flows out to a private, lush backyard. Or the opportunity to entertain guests in a massive, open-concept parlour that integrates soaring ceilings and walls of glass with harmonious seating and a chef's kitchen.

The existing upper floors are incredibly spacious. The Third Floor can host a grand primary bedroom suite while the Fourth Floor accommodates a configuration of multiple bedrooms and baths. And it gets better! A future Fifth Floor with roof deck is possible as there are no Landmarks restrictions on this block of West 78th Street.

223 West 78th Street already has a stoop that takes you to the parlour floor and the house is located in a beautiful townhouse row on a quiet street, but close to every where you would want to be. Low taxes complete the package.

Priced to sell, there is not another townhouse opportunity like this on the market.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Garden Building Terrace Terrace

Building Information

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

580

Median Asking Price

$1.66M

Median $/Sqft

$1,496

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

84

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 6:45 PM EST

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Location

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223 W 78th Street, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Amsterdam Avenue/Broadway

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1900
Year Built
126 years old
6
Floors
41
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,872,450
Land Value: $251,100
Exemptions: $6,870

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 6,560 SF
Building Area: 27,468 SF
Built FAR: 4.19
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

This property has 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 5,388 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1890, making it approximately 136 years old.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $4,750,000 for 5,388 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $882. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10820747
First Listed: 6/20/2022
Price Changed: 6/20/2022
Closed: 12/13/2022
Contract Date: 6/17/2022

Listing Courtesy of Vandenberg -The Townhouse Experts - Dexter Guerrieri

Listing Contact: (212) 769-9600

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