85 Charles Street
Description
85 Charles Street is an exquisite, 20 ft-wide, 5-story, single-family townhome, ideally situated on one of the most sought after, tree-lined blocks in the West Village.
Meticulously renovated and modernized by Jim Joseph of Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, the residence affords approximately 4,928 interior square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. This historic home offers a large private terrace off of the Parlor level...Elegant 20’ Wide Townhouse in the Heart of the West Village
85 Charles Street is an exquisite, 20 ft-wide, 5-story, single-family townhome, ideally situated on one of the most sought after, tree-lined blocks in the West Village.
Meticulously renovated and modernized by Jim Joseph of Hottenroth + Joseph Architects, the residence affords approximately 4,928 interior square feet, with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. This historic home offers a large private terrace off of the Parlor level as well as a fully landscaped roof deck with outdoor kitchen and iconic Empire State Building, Freedom Tower and City views.
Original details include 3 wood burning fireplaces and 2 gas fireplaces, restored original wide-plank pine floors and gorgeous Crown Moulding. This beautiful residence also features a dumbwaiter that travels from the garden level to the roof.
Built in 1868 on the site of former Peter Warren and Abraham Van Nest Estates, 85 Charles St presents the rare opportunity to live in a historic, turnkey home in the best West Village location.
Listing Agents
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Amenities
- Private Roof Deck
- Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Working Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
Property Details for 85 Charles Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 228 |
| Taxes | $4,909 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 976 SF / 20' x 49' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
85 Charles St
Location
Building Information for 85 Charles Street
Payment Calculator
$72,694 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$67,785
$4,909
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Property History for 85 Charles Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | Sold Manual | $11,500,000 |
| 08/20/2025 | $11,500,000 | |
| 05/07/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/15/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,995,000 |
| 04/14/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/19/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $12,995,000 |
| 06/03/2019 | $10,995,000 | |
| 05/27/2019 | $10,995,000 | |
| 03/01/2019 | $10,995,000 | |
| 03/01/2019 | $10,995,000 | |
| 08/08/2017 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #e06af780d9f9101996b975cda6c3cd58ac97f097 | $15,500,000 |
| 02/23/2017 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #e06af780d9f9101996b975cda6c3cd58ac97f097 | $17,500,000 |
| 12/31/2013 | $18,500,000 | |
| 02/01/2013 | $18,500,000 | |
| 06/04/2006 | Sold RealPlus #960efd3441e41e8b68be874eb77effd71c02a1e9 | $3,600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 85 Charles Street
Schools near 85 Charles Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 41 Greenwich Village PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Middle 297 Public6 to 8 |
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