248 West 71st Street
Sold 11/4/16
Sold 11/4/16
Description
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
![Nick Gavin]()
nick.gavin@compass.comP: (646)-610-3055
![Josh Doyle]()
josh.doyle@compass.comP: (917)-279-4969
![Marina Schindler]()
marina@compass.comP: (917)-319-7570
Amenities
- Private Terrace
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Bay Windows
- Media / Recreation Room
Property Details for 248 West 71st Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS ID | - |
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Taxes | $3,544 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 0% |
| Total Rooms | 10.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2,008 SF / 20' x 100' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
248 W 71st St
Building Information for 248 West 71st Street
Property History for 248 West 71st Street
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Public Records for 248 West 71st Street
Schools near 248 West 71st Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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 |
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