12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
Description
An expansive entry foyer with hanging closets opens into a gracious and functional layout where classic pre-war details and old-world charm abound. High ceilings, large scaled rooms and enviable light create a home with a remarkable...Bring your creative vision and architect to create your dream home in this exceptionally spacious (appx. 1350 sq. ft) corner prewar 2 bed 2 bath (originally 2.5 bathrooms) residence with separate formal dining room and impressive open views of the city and Central Park.
An expansive entry foyer with hanging closets opens into a gracious and functional layout where classic pre-war details and old-world charm abound. High ceilings, large scaled rooms and enviable light create a home with a remarkable sense of volume and airiness. An arched doorway ushers you into a bright, oversized living room featuring beamed ceilings, original built ins and peaks of Central Park, a room which will easily accommodate all of your furnishings and serves as an inviting space for entertaining and everyday living. A separate windowed dining room with original hardwood floors and giant walk in storage closet is flanked off the living room and will be an excellent complement for family dinners and gatherings. There is an adjacent original windowed eat in kitchen with potential for expansion into the original half bathroom (now current pantry) and a washer/dryer can also be added with board approval.
Both bedrooms are grand in proportion and are ideally tucked off a side hallway. The king sized corner primary bedroom boasts three oversized windows, one of which is an eastern facing window with direct views of Central Park and features a large walk in closet and a windowed en-suite primary bathroom. A similarly sized south facing secondary bedroom features original hardwood floors and hanging closet and a second full bath completes this home.
Endless possibilities await as this sale presents a rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to reimagine and transform a classic pre-war residence into a dream home in one of the Upper West Sides most coveted locations.
12 West 96th Street is a well-run, pet friendly co-op building with a 24-hour elevator operator/doorman, a live-in superintendent, laundry room and bike room. Situated steps from Central Park, the building is in one of the most desirable locations in the city. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and plenty of transportation options including the B, C, 1, 2, and 3 trains are right outside your door.
Quoted square footage is approximate. Please consult your own professional for exact square footage.
Please note there is an ongoing capital assessment of $145.67/mo. thru 3/2030 for elevator modernization project and to replenish reserves.
Listing Agents
![Tom Salzano]()
tom@compass.comP: (973)-449-1593
![Lior Barak]()
lbarak@compass.comP: (917)-549-3530
![Christine Blackburn]()
cblackburn@compass.comP: (917)-392-4200
Amenities
- Doorman
- Built-Ins
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Windowed Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Bike Room
- Midrise
- Highrise
Property Details for 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,469 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
12 W 96th St
Location
Building Information for 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
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1Property History for 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,200,000 | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| May 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,295,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/27/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,200,000 |
| 07/22/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/15/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,295,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith PublicPK to 5 | ||
P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children PublicK to 8 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
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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