135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

The Pythian
Upper West Side

$1,395,000
Price
1
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Description

A unique and spacious, extremely quiet, lofted triplex in the historic pre-war Pythian condominium. Three floors of endless possibilities! Enter into a lovely foyer, which opens to the upstairs loft. You'll feel as if you you entered into your own private townhouse within an iconic luxury building. Next you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with passthrough which leads to a large dining and living room featuring beautiful hardwood herringbone floors. The large glass windows and separate patio door...A unique and spacious, extremely quiet, lofted triplex in the historic pre-war Pythian condominium. Three floors of endless possibilities! Enter into a lovely foyer, which opens to the upstairs loft. You'll feel as if you you entered into your own private townhouse within an iconic luxury building. Next you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with passthrough which leads to a large dining and living room featuring beautiful hardwood herringbone floors. The large glass windows and separate patio door opens to a spacious private patio ready and waiting for your springtime plantings and a great spot for your morning coffee or an extension of the large living room for entertaining. Upstairs includes large bedroom suite with built in closet and shelving, access to a private terrace, and separate dressing room including abundant closets and en suite bath. The lower level of this apartment which features 13 feet ceilings includes an office/media room/or guest room with there are 3 large closets with additional storage above, another full bath and second entrance to the apartment. Central air throughout the entire triplex. The Pythian offers full time door staff, a live-in Superintendent, a newly updated gym, newly renovated laundry room, childrens playroom and bike storage, the pythian is pet friendly. Located between two of New York's iconic parks- one and a half blocks to Central Park and two blocks to Riverside Park. The Pythian is centrally located on Manhattan's popular Upper West Side/Lincoln Square area and convenient to many of New York's cultural options including the Metropolitan Opera and other constituencies of Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Shops At Columbus Circle. Many additional small shops, boutiques and sidewalk cafes and restaurants along Columbus Avenue, Amsterdam Avenue, and Broadway including Fairway, Citarella, WholeFoods, Trader Joe's and the soon-to-be grand opening of Wegmans. Transportation options nearby are the #1, 2, 3, A, B, C and D trains are very convenient, also nearby are many bus options including cross town at West 72nd street or West 65th street and easy driving access to the West Side Highway. Convenient parking garage just up the street. The Pythian was built in 1927 as a lodge for the Knights of Pythias and years later, for many years used a recording studio. Today this beautiful building includes 83 luxury condominium apartments. Photos: Virtually staged.
  1. Listed by Joseph A Olshefski • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (646)-345-9164 C: (646)-345-9164 joseph.olshefski@elliman.com

Property Details for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 10:08 AM

Property Details for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20008340
Days on Market271
Taxes$1,416 / month
Common Charges$2,093 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms6.0
Compass TypeUnitTriplex
MLS TypeCondominium
Year Built1923
CountyNew York County

Building

The Pythian

87 Units11 StoriesBuilt in 1923

Location

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Building Information for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

Building/ComplexThe PythianFloor-Stories11Residences87Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details3Year Built1923Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$11,264 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,755

Property Taxes

$1,416

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,093

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Property Information for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lincoln Square
  • Stories Total: 11
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R8B
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 1142
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01142
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 1416.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: The Pythian
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: Pets Allowed
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Loft
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Appliances: WasherDryerAllowed
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 84
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: Pets Allowed

Property History for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20008340

$1,395,000—
Mar 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20008340

$1,495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20008340

$1,395,000
03/09/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20008340

$1,495,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

Taxable ValueLand$27,379Additions$114,732Total$142,111
Tax Record2025$16,880 ($1,407 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,430 SqFtLot Size11,247 SqFtYear Built0ZoningR8BAPN1011421003

Schools near 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Public - K to 5
Young Women's Leadership School
Public - 6 to 12
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Public - 6 to 12
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Public6 to 12

Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School
Public6 to 12

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More information about 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C, Upper West Side

135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C is for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on March 9, 2025 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,395,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, Young Women's Leadership School and Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts. 135 West 70th Street, Unit 1C is a 1-bed, 3-bath, built in 1923.

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