248 West 71st Street

Upper West Side

$7,075,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
Baths
5,000 Sq. Ft.
$1,415 / Sq. Ft.
5,000
Sq. Ft.
$1,415
per Sq. Ft.

Description

248 West 71st Street is a 20' wide, single-family, elevator townhouse designed in 1892 by noted architects Thom and Wilson. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street, this Renaissance Revival style home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a home office, library, unfinished basement, and two fireplaces. Significant historical elements remain including original shutters, stained glass windows, banisters and millwork, full core doors adorned with original hardware, unique ceiling and baseboard moldings....248 West 71st Street is a 20' wide, single-family, elevator townhouse designed in 1892 by noted architects Thom and Wilson. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street, this Renaissance Revival style home features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a home office, library, unfinished basement, and two fireplaces. Significant historical elements remain including original shutters, stained glass windows, banisters and millwork, full core doors adorned with original hardware, unique ceiling and baseboard moldings. Outstanding ceiling heights range from over 10’ to 12' throughout the house. A 20’ x 25’ South facing garden is accessible from both the ground and parlor floors and is surrounded by lush neighboring gardens. The house is in need of a renovation with exception to the electrical, plumbing and HVAC, which have been updated. A historical photo from the city's municipal archives show an original front stoop if a buyer wishes to resurrect it.



GARDEN FLOOR:
The wide entry foyer leads into the flexible floor plan currently arranged with a front home office and rear 16’ x 18’ den. A service kitchen in the rear extension exits to the garden. This rear room could be used as a den/media room or function as a private guest suite.



PARLOR FLOOR:
The graciously proportioned parlor floor boasts 12' ceilings and nearly 1200 SF of living and dining space. The perfectly square open layout features a wood-burning fireplace and oversized windows overlooking charming, tree-lined 71st Street. A large kitchen is open to a cozy breakfast nook centered around an original stained glass window. The formal dining area is set against an oversized French door leading to a breakfast terrace. From the terrace there is stairway down to access the garden.



THIRD FLOOR:
The handsome original staircase leads to the South facing master suite outfitted with a five fixture master bathroom, large walk in closet with dressing area and a decorative fireplace. Across the sunlit hallway is an equally large second bedroom with a curved bay window and an en suite bathroom.



FOURTH FLOOR:
An oversized bedroom with a windowed en suite bathroom, two secondary bedrooms, a shared hallway bathroom and an additional interior room with a skylight which could function as storage, a home office or a small guest suite.



This extraordinary home is a rare opportunity to restore and custom renovate a 20-foot wide historic townhouse with existing period details and an elevator. Ideally located in the prime West-End Collegiate historic district, between West End Avenue and Broadway, an architect can be consulted for information on any additional FAR. Moments from neighborhood highlights including Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, Trader Joes, Citarella and express transportation.

Listing Agents

  1. Nick Gavin

    Nick Gavin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    nick.gavin@compass.com

    P: (646)-610-3055

  2. Josh Doyle

    Josh Doyle

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    josh.doyle@compass.com

    P: (917)-279-4969

  3. Marina Schindler

    Marina Schindler

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    marina@compass.com

    P: (917)-319-7570

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Working Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Bay Windows
  • Media / Recreation Room
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2019 02:47 AM

Property Details for 248 West 71st Street

StatusSold
MLS ID-
Days on Market8
Taxes$3,544 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt0%
Total Rooms10.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1900
Lot Size2,008 SF / 20' x 100'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

248 W 71st St

1 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1900
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Building Information for 248 West 71st Street

Stories3Year Built1900Building Size20' x 66'Building Sq. Ft3,960 SFLot Size2,008 SF / 20' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$49,880 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$46,336

Property Taxes

$3,544

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 248 West 71st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 19, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$26,000,000
Apr 16, 2024

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$22,900,000
May 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$26,000,000
May 12, 2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10847195

$26,000,000
Mar 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10847195

$26,000,000
Nov 4, 2016

Sold

Manual

$7,075,000
Nov 4, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016110900507003

$7,075,000
Sep 28, 2016

Contract Signed

Manual

$7,450,000
Sep 19, 2016

Price Change

Manual

$7,450,000
Jun 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,995,000
Jun 20, 2016

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

$7,995,000
Jun 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$26,000,000
04/16/2024

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$22,900,000
05/12/2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10951455

$26,000,000
05/12/2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10847195

$26,000,000
03/16/2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10847195

$26,000,000
11/04/2016

Sold

Manual

$7,075,000
11/04/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016110900507003

$7,075,000
09/28/2016

Contract Signed

Manual

$7,450,000
09/19/2016

Price Change

Manual

$7,450,000
06/20/2016

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,995,000
06/20/2016

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

$7,995,000
06/20/2016

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 248 West 71st Street

Taxable ValueLand$251,400Additions$350,880Total$602,280
Tax Record2025$75,987 ($6,332 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,722 SqFtLot Size2,008 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR8BAPN1011620054

Schools near 248 West 71st Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 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

Lafayette Academy
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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