261 West 71st Street, Unit 8

$799,000
Price
1
Bed
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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:
...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

  1. Anik Rahman

    Anik Rahman

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    anik.rahman@compass.com

    P: (347)-393-3998

  2. Hillel Fried

    Hillel Fried

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    hillel.fried@compass.com

    P: (929)-444-5554

Amenities

  • Walk Up
  • Laundry in Building
  • Voice Intercom
  • Lowrise
  • Brownstone
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 09:55 AM

Property Details for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8

StatusActive
Days on Market127
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,455 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms4.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1920
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

261 W 71st St

9 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1920

Location

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Building Information for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8

Building/Complex261 W 71st StFloor-Stories3Residences9Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1920Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$5,403 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,948

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,455

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$799,000
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$830,000
Jan 21, 2021

Sold

Manual

$760,000
Jan 21, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021012101016001

$760,000

+1.9% / yr

Oct 27, 2020

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$799,000
Jul 20, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10301119

$649,000
Dec 3, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012120300696001

$650,000
Oct 3, 2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10301119

$669,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021012101016001

$760,000

+1.9% / yr

10/27/2020

Contract Signed

Manual

09/11/2020

Listed (Active)

Manual

$799,000
07/20/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10301119

$649,000
12/03/2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012120300696001

$650,000
10/03/2012

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10301119

$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

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1011630008

Schools near 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
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

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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261 West 71st Street, Unit 8 is a co-op for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on August 14, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 127 days and was last sold on January 21, 2021. 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 P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children. 261 West 71st Street, Unit 8 is a 1-bed, 2-bath, co-op built in 1920.

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