117 West 85th Street is an historic three-family brownstone designed and constructed in 1891 by the architect John G. Prague in the Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival styles. The current configuration is a spacious owner's triplex with two one-bedroom floor-throughs above, spread across five floors. This home provides the unique opportunity for comfortable family living in the owner’s triplex, while covering expenses with income from the floor-through rentals above. The bright and airy triplex, which occupies the garden, parlor and third floors of the building, features four bedrooms, a home office, and two private outdoors spaces including the tranquil garden. The soaring ceilings are enhanced by stunning original details, provided by the builder and by the 1904 purchaser/owner/prominent architect, Robert Allen Jacobs, whose family resided here for over 30 years. The interior has been beautifully maintained and restored throughout. The current owners added a wine room and cedar closets in the cellar. Alternatively, the house provides the opportunity to convert to a single family home today or in the future as the owner needs more space. The market rent one-bedroom apartments are each currently rented for $4,500/month and $4,200/month respectively, consist of large bedrooms and living rooms, abundant natural light, and great ceiling heights. The fourth floor unit has a private terrace, while the fifth floor apartment has updated finishes and a washer/dryer in-unit. This townhome is conveniently located in close proximity to Central and Riverside Parks, excellent schools, fine dining and retail, The Museum of Natural History, and public transportation. Live in style while covering a significant portion of your expenses in this historic 3-unit brownstone in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1890
Living Area: 5,232 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
Office Phone: (212) 371-8200
Listing Agent: Richard Pretsfelder
Agent Phone: (212) 371-8200
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 6
Exterior Features
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Exterior: Building Garden, Garden
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Garden
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $6,495,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,241/SqFt
HOA Fees:
Amount: $0
Frequency: Monthly
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P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School
100 W 84th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.09 miles
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P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
132 W 89th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
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P.S. 84 Lillian Weber School
32 W 92nd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.35 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
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Success Academy Charter School-Upper West
145 W 84th St Fl ST-2nd
Distance between this listing and this school0.04 miles
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Middle School 243 Center School
100 W 84th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.10 miles
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Lafayette Academy
154 W 93rd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.38 miles
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Innovation Diploma Plus
145 W 84th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.05 miles
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Global Learning Collaborative (The)
145 W 84th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.06 miles
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Frank Mccourt High School
145 W 84th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.06 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $112,875. Most New York, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 117 W 85th St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 117 W 85th St property is $6,495,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 117 W 85th St is a townhouse located in New York City, New York, 10024.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 117 W 85th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 117 W 85th St has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 117 W 85th St is 5,232 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 117 W 85th St is 1890.
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This home is located at 117 W 85th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 5,232 square foot home was built in 1890. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 07, 2022 and is currently priced at $6,495,000.
In October 2024 more than 269 listings in New York, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 850 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 833 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in New York, NY between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 1.8%. In October 2024 median list price was $856,124 and the average listing age was 84 days.
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