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26 W 87th St, New York City, NY, 10024

$11,700,000

7 Bedrooms
6 Full Baths, 2 Partial
7,750 SqFt
$1,510/SqFt
Townhouse

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
Year Built1910
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas
ViewOther
MLS #RPLU-5122965622
StatusActive

About 26 W 87th St

<p>Newly Gut-Renovated Townhouse Offered 15% Below Replacement Cost26 West 87 is a contemporary mint-condition townhouse, originally built in 1881 in the Renaissance Revival style. This modern mansion underwent a meticulous 2-year gut-renovation, finished in 2019. At one time it was the home of jazz legend Billie Holiday. Spanning approximately 7,750 interior square feet (including 1,250 below grade), this 20'- wide townhouse has 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms along with 2 sunny outdoor spaces measuring approximately 640 square feet. Enjoy bright rooms with grand proportions, glistening light, and soaring ceiling heights up to 12 feet. 9 fireplaces, a screening room with full kitchen and bar, wine cellar, mud room and large skylight at top of staircase. The townhouse is designed to showcase a private art collection.PARLOR FLOOREnter this luxurious home via the L-shaped box stoop. The grand mahogany doors welcome you, and digital entry makes for easy access coming home. The foyer showcases detailed paneling, a chandelier, and herringbone oak floors. Continuing through the foyer into the home reveals an exceptional living room. The 12-foot carved plaster ceiling and stately fireplace mantle adorn this remarkable room. A Private office is situated off of living area.The state of the art kitchen has every modern amenity including SubZero refrigerator/freezer, a Bertazzoni six-burner gas range, 2 Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, 2 sinks, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, wine refrigerator, full wet bar and powder room. Additionally, the kitchen can be separated via pocket doors.The formal dining room has grand proportions, expansive windows, ornate millwork on the ceiling, and is ideal to host intimate gatherings or larger events.THIRD FLOORThis level is designed as a private, luxurious primary suite. Measuring over 1,200 square feet, it is a romantic, sophisticated and functional space to relax and recharge. The primary bedroom enjoys ornate details, a picturesque window, an elegant fireplace, and a large dressing room. A spacious marble bathroom offers radiant heat, a deep soaking tub, dual sinks and a spa shower. Completing the level is a private library with a fireplace, herringbone floors, and large windows.FOURTH FLOORSplit bedrooms are spacious and bright. The first bedroom is elegantly crafted with beautiful fireplace, expansive windows, full desk area, generous closet space, full ensuite bathroom and balcony. The second bedroom features an elegant fireplace, king sized bed, seating area plus desk area and full ensuite bathroom.FIFTH FLOORTwo more generously sized bedrooms are bright and spacious. One bedroom is presently configured as a private office for all work from home needs. Room features beautifully detailed ceiling, 3 large windows and full bathroom with elegant shower and dual sinks. Additional bedroom is bright featuring an elegant fireplace, beautiful seating area by windows, 3 large closets and full bathroom.GARDEN FLOOREnter the mud room via the private secondary entrance. This space is designed for fun and entertainment. The inviting media room boasts wallpaper designed by Lenny Kravitz and is complimented with a second full kitchen. A more intimate office area sits off of the media room and provides access to garden. The windowed garden floor bedroom suite offers windows, an ensuite bathroom with heated floors, a rain shower, and herringbone tiling. The lush garden offers a tranquil space, curated with sound system, a BBQ area, and irrigated plantings.FINISHED BASEMENTThe spacious cellar layout is perfect as a playroom area or available for more storage space. The cellar features a temperature controlled wine room, additional storage room, and laundry room with sink.</p>

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 7,750 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
  • Listing Agent: George Vanderploeg
  • Agent Phone: (917) 301-0158

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Gas

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Other

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Cooling: Central Air

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $11,700,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $1,510/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$850.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$667

Avg. Days On Market

85

# of Sold Homes

1747

26 W 87th St vs New York

224 DAYS ON ROCKET

+139 Days

$11,700,000

+$10.8M More

$1,510/SqFt

+$842 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $10.8M more than the Median Sold Price and $842/SqFt more than other homes in New York, NY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: REBNY
  • MLS Number: #RPLU-5122965622

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
  • Listing Agent: George Vanderploeg
  • Agent Phone: (917) 301-0158

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Schools

Schools Nearby

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Nearby Schools

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8
/10
  • P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School

  • 100 W 84th St

  • 0.21 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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8
/10
  • P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology

  • 132 W 89th St

  • 0.22 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10
  • P.S. 84 Lillian Weber School

  • 32 W 92nd St

  • 0.24 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $120,741. Typical income of New York, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 26 W 87th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 26 W 87th St property is $11,700,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 26 W 87th St is a townhouse located in New York City, New York, 10024.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 26 W 87th 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 26 W 87th St has 7 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 26 W 87th St is 7,750 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 26 W 87th St is 1910.
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Rocket HomesNew YorkNew York1002426 W 87th St

This home is located at 26 W 87th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 7,750 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $11,700,000.

In November 2024 more than 220 listings in New York, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 769 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 758 were sold below. The number of listings in New York, NY decreased by 7.2% between October 2024 and November 2024. In November 2024 median list price was $850,115 and the average listing age was 85 days.

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