261 West 71st Street, Unit 8















Description
Highlights:
• Location: Quiet, tree-lined brownstone block in the coveted Upper West Side
• Orientation: South-facing duplex filled with natural sunlight
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths spread over two levels
Main Level:
• Just two flights up to your front door
• Open living & entertaining space with desirable prewar details:
• Exposed brick walls
• Wood-burning fireplace
• High ceilings
• Beautiful hardwood floors
• Marble-tiled powder room for guests
Upper Level:...Upper West Side South-Facing Duplex
Highlights:
• Location: Quiet, tree-lined brownstone block in the coveted Upper West Side
• Orientation: South-facing duplex filled with natural sunlight
• Layout: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths spread over two levels
Main Level:
• Just two flights up to your front door
• Open living & entertaining space with desirable prewar details:
• Exposed brick walls
• Wood-burning fireplace
• High ceilings
• Beautiful hardwood floors
• Marble-tiled powder room for guests
Upper Level:
• Spacious primary bedroom with tree-top views
• En-suite full bath
• Generous floor-to-ceiling closet space
• Additional nook for a home office or Peloton/bike area
Building & Neighborhood:
• Part of the West End Historic District
• Well-maintained boutique townhouse co-op
• Steps from both Riverside Park & Central Park
• Moments from the best shopping, dining, and transportation on the Upper West Side
• Pet-friendly — cats and dogs welcome
• Complimentary laundry area for residents
Why You’ll Love It:
This sun-filled, charming duplex blends prewar character with modern comfort in one of Manhattan’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Listing Agents
anik.rahman@compass.comP: (347)-393-3998
hillel.fried@compass.comP: (929)-444-5554
Amenities
- Walk Up
- Laundry in Building
- Voice Intercom
- Lowrise
- Brownstone
Property Details for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 127 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,455 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
261 W 71st St
Location
Building Information for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8
Payment Calculator
$5,403 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$3,948
$0
$1,455
Property History for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | Price Change Manual | $799,000 |
| 08/14/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $830,000 |
| 01/21/2021 | Sold Manual | $760,000 |
| 01/21/2021 | $760,000 +1.9% / yr | |
| 10/27/2020 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/11/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $799,000 |
| 07/20/2017 | $649,000 | |
| 12/03/2012 | $650,000 | |
| 10/03/2012 | $669,000 |
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 8
Schools near 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children PublicK to 8 | ||
Community Action School Ms 258 Public6 to 8 |
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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