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Property Description
Best Priced Vacant Townhouse in the West 70s, Calls Out for All-Cash Buyer Ready to RenovateDelivered vacant and priced as the best deal on the UWS, this light-filled townhouse offers tall ceilings, arched windows, original moldings, and front-and-rear Juliet balconies, plus a bluestone terraced garden with lush greenery. Currently organized as an owner's duplex with three additional units delivered vacant. Move in and renovate piecemeal, live with income, or convert to your dream single-family townhouse. Near Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, PS 199, and Café Luxembourg.Garden FloorA quiet garden residence with direct access to the bluestone garden and planted yard. A flexible study opens to the outdoors, and the bedroom sits privately off the hall with a full bath. An interior stair links to the cellar with a finished home office/rec room, laundry, and generous storage, useful as playroom, media room, gym, or workspace.Currently month-to-month at $4,750 and delivered vacant.Parlour Floor (Owner's Duplex)Generous parlour level with tall ceilings and long sightlines from living to dining and kitchen for easy entertaining and everyday flow. Juliet balconies at the front and rear invite breeze and daylight; an arched-window detail and decorative mantel underscore the prewar charm. The floor is completed by a full bath and oversized walk-in closet.Third Floor (Owner's Duplex)The primary suite spans the front section of the level with a sunny bay-window side and a generous walk-in closet and attached bath. Two secondary bedrooms occupy the rear of the townhouse. A full bath and laundry room are accessible via a spacious landing.Owner's duplex occupies Apt 2 and Apt 3, delivered vacant.Fourth FloorTwo efficient apartments, front and rear, each with good ceiling height and bright natural light. Delivered vacant at closing, they can function as rentals, guest suites, home offices, or be incorporated into a larger residence as part of a combination plan.Apt 4 is month-to-month, at $3,500, and will be delivered vacant.Apt 5 is rent-stabilized and will be delivered vacant.CellarThe cellar has great space for storage and workshop. The center of the cellar has laundry. And the rear seconded off area of the cellar is a finished rec/play/media room for the garden apartment, adding flexible space.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 W 70th St
General
- Sold For: $3,240,000
- Taxes: $69,622
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20056305
- Added to Site: 330 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 6
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Additional Information
- Equipment: Intercom
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck, Garden, Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Terrace
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper West Side
- Cross Streets: West End Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Prewar, Walk-Up
- Structure Type: Multi Family
- Stories/Levels: 5
- Square Feet: 3,632
- Living Area: 3,632 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1886
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 1706.97
- Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 100.41
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $69,622
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 1162
- Lot Number: 10
Listing Courtesy of Vandenberg Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 255 W 70th St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 03
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus 270 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 255 W 70th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Sold
$3,240,000
-11.23%
MLS
3/28/2026
Price Reduced
$3,650,000
-5.19%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$3,850,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
255 W 70th Street, New York City, NY 10023 (MLS# RLS20056305) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $3,240,000 on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 W 70th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

