261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
Description
The lower level features a newly renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, which opens to the large living room with a working fireplace and an exposed beam ceiling. There is a passthrough (which could be opened up completely) to the unique and charming solarium. The solarium is a versatile space with a glass ceiling allowing you to view the sky from inside whether you are enjoying a meal or relaxing on your sofa. There is even a half bathroom on this floor for when you are entertaining guests.
The truly special aspect of this apartment is the large landscaped private yard. It is a rare treat to have such a beautiful outdoor space in a location as central as this.
261 West 71st Street has free laundry in the building. It is located in the heart of the upper west side near the 1,2,3 trains and Riverside Park. Trader Joe's, Zabar's, and Fairway are all conveniently nearby.
Amenities
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
- Voice Intercom
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Property Details for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,139 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
261 W 71st St
Location
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Building Information for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
Payment Calculator
$10,416 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$8,277
$0
$2,139
Property History for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,675,000 |
| 07/19/2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/16/2024 | Price Change Manual | $1,700,000 |
| 10/01/2023 | Price Change Manual | $1,775,000 |
| 06/09/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,850,000 |
| 10/11/2017 | $1,585,000 | |
| 10/11/2017 | $1,585,000 | |
| 05/04/2017 | $1,675,000 | |
| 10/02/2013 | $2,250,000 | |
| 04/16/2013 | $2,250,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
Schools near 261 West 71st Street, Unit 1
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School Public6 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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