255 West 70th Street

255 W 70th St
Upper West Side

$3,850,000
Price
6
Beds
3,632 Sq. Ft.
$1,060 / Sq. Ft.
3,632
Sq. Ft.
$1,060
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Best Priced Vacant Townhouse in the West 70s, Calls Out for All-Cash Buyer Ready to Renovate Delivered 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...Best Priced Vacant Townhouse in the West 70s, Calls Out for All-Cash Buyer Ready to Renovate Delivered 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 Floor A 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 Floor Two 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. Cellar The 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.
  1. Listed by Dexter A Guerrieri • Vandenberg Inc
    P: (212)-769-9600 C: (917)-341-4588 dexter@townhouseexperts.com
  2. Listed by Emily Barham • Vandenberg Inc
    P: (408)-710-6830 C: (408)-710-6830 emily@townhouseexperts.com

Property Details for 255 West 70th Street

Architectural Style
Prewar
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 09:25 AM

Property Details for 255 West 70th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20056305
Days on Market122
Taxes$5,802 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms10.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1900
Lot Size1,706 SF / 17' x 100'
CountyNew York County

Building

255 W 70th St

8 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 255 West 70th Street

Stories3Residences8Year Built1900Building Size17' x 51'Building Sq. Ft2,601 SFLot Size1,706 SF / 17' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

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$24,566 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,764

Property Taxes

$5,802

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property Information for 255 West 70th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
  • Cross Street: West End Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
  • Stories Total: 5
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0010
  • Tax Block: 1162
  • Building Tax Lot: 0010
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3632.0
  • Building Area Total: 3632.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 17.00 x 100.41
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
Building Information
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: CommonArea
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: MultiFamily, WalkUp
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace, Patio
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: NaturalGas
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 17.00 x 51.00
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None

Property History for 255 West 70th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20056305

$3,850,000—
Jul 13, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2004071601105003

$1,875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20056305

$3,850,000
07/13/2004

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2004071601105003

$1,875,000

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

Public Records for 255 West 70th Street

Taxable ValueLand$243,450Additions$1,276,200Total$1,519,650
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,632 SqFtLot Size1,709 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR8BAPN1011620010

Schools near 255 West 70th Street

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
Special Music School
Public - K to 12
High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry
Public - 9 to 12
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

Special Music School
PublicK to 12

High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry
Public9 to 12

Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
Public9 to 12

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More information about 255 West 70th Street, Upper West Side

255 West 70th Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by Vandenberg Inc, it's currently listed at $3,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 122 days and was last sold on July 13, 2004. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, Special Music School and High School for Arts, Imagination and Inquiry. 255 West 70th Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 3,632 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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