12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10025
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.
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Tom Salzano
Listing Agent
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Lior Barak
Alternative Listing Agent
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Christine Blackburn
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
- 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
Location
$9,099 per month
$5,630
$3,469
Property information
12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
Property Details
- Min. Down Pymt: 25%
- Total Rooms: 6.0
- MLS Type: Co-op
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: 12 W 96th St
- Floor: 9
- Stories: 17
- Residences: 69
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History
12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | $1,125,000 | |
| 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, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
APN
1012090037Schools
Near 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
- Rated 5 out of 105/10P.S. 163 Alfred E SmithPublic · PK-5 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Lafayette AcademyPublic · 6-8 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 5 out of 105/10Young Women's Leadership SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 0.4 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 4 out of 104/10P.S. 333 Manhattan School For ChildrenPublic · K-8 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 4 out of 104/10Community Action School Ms 258Public · 6-8 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRMs 250 West Side Collaborative Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 0.5 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRColumbia Grammar & Preparatory SchoolPrivate · PK-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRThe Studio SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRThe Mandell SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 12 West 96th Street, Unit 9A, Upper West Side | $1,125,000 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
$950,000 | 2 | 1.5 | – | – | |
$3,507,000 | 4 | – | – | – |
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