85 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014 - Photo 1

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$11,500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
4,928 Sq. Ft.

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Property 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 85 Charles St

General

Sold For: $11,500,000
Taxes: $58,908
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: REBNY
MLS ID: RLS11010703
Added to Site: 484 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Pantry, Soaking Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Other
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

Laundry: Common On Floor, In Unit, See Remarks

Additional Information

Security/Safety: Security System

Exterior

Exterior Features: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Rooftop

Location

County: New York
Subdivision: West Village

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air, Other
Heating Type: Central

Structural Information

Structure Type: House, Townhouse
Stories/Levels: 4
Square Feet: 4,928
Living Area: 4,928 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1899

Lot Features

Lot Dimensions: 20.000000 x 48.830000

Financial Considerations

Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Tax Amount: $58,908

Disclosures and Reports

Block: 621
Lot Number: 78

Listing Courtesy of Compass

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Schools

Schools serving 85 Charles St

School District:New York City Geographic School District 02

Name	Grades	Distance
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village 116 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011	PK-3	0.3 mi
Middle 297 75 Morton St, New York, NY 10038	6-	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 85 Charles St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/20/2025

Sold

$11,500,000

-11.5%

MLS

9/19/2024

Listed

$12,995,000

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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.

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