214 West 85th Street, Unit 5W
Description
This residence exudes pre-war perfection with perfectly restored details coupled with a superb renovation. A gracious entry gallery leads you to a generous combined...A renovated 3 bedroom & 2 bath home at 214 West 85th Street which is part of 7 historic buildings forming one 53-unit cooperative in the heart of the Upper West Side. This pin-drop quiet top-floor home boasts 3 exposures, north, south, and west creating wonderful gentle breezes, and just a few steps up to enjoy your private roof deck.
This residence exudes pre-war perfection with perfectly restored details coupled with a superb renovation. A gracious entry gallery leads you to a generous combined living and dining room boasting exposed brick, high ceilings, and pre-war details. The open floor plan is ideal for comfortable living and entertaining. The third bedroom is separated from the living room by handsome custom cabinetry and pocket doors creating a flexible space for larger living, a home office, a media room, or a guest room.
The windowed eat-in kitchen has large slab Caesarstone counters, custom solid wood cabinetry, an abundance of storage, a splendid glass backsplash, and the best high-end stainless-steel appliances. The vented washer/dryer is also conveniently housed in the kitchen.
The primary suite is located on the opposite end of this floor-through home creating excellent privacy and separation. The grand-sized bedroom accommodates plenty of room for a separate seating area and a home office. The room boasts beautiful views of historic West 85th Street through oversized windows, exposed brick, and an enormous custom-built walk-in closet. The windowed primary bath features a clean and modern renovation with floor-to-ceiling tiling, a floating vanity, and a large glass-enclosed rain shower. The second and third bedrooms share a renovated, windowed bath.
Additional features of this fantastic apartment include new solid wood floors, great storage, central AC, 11 windows, beautiful pre-war details, and legal rights to one half of the roof deck shared with only one other neighbor making the walk-up more than worth the trip!
214 W 85th St is part of a historic, 7-building boutique walk-up co-op, located on a quintessential tree-lined, Upper West Side block between Amsterdam and Broadway. The pet-friendly building permits 80% financing and provides separate bike and locker storage for rent (if available). The location could not be more central, equidistant between Central and Riverside Parks, near all modes of transportation including the 1 train a single block away, and surrounded by the best of the Upper West Side including shopping, cafés, bakeries, and museums, and the best public and private schools.
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Street Scape
- Private Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Exposed Brick
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
Property Details for 214 West 85th Street, Unit 5W
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 24 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,815 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | - |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
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Building Information for 214 West 85th Street, Unit 5W
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$8,288 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$6,473
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$1,815
Property History for 214 West 85th Street, Unit 5W
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2023 | $1,310,000 | |
| 04/15/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/21/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,200,000 |
| 09/19/2003 | Sold RealPlus #c280062b7b5a9013105eb239c6f72847bbdc746c | $610,000 |
| 06/12/2003 | Contract Signed RealPlus #c280062b7b5a9013105eb239c6f72847bbdc746c | $630,000 |
| 04/25/2003 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #c280062b7b5a9013105eb239c6f72847bbdc746c | $630,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
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Schools near 214 West 85th Street, Unit 5W
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ms 243 Center School Public5 to 8 | ||
Innovation Diploma Plus Public10 to 12 | ||
The Global Learning Collaborative Public9 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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