21 West 70th Street
Description
This absolutely stunning 20 ft wide townhouse built in 1901 is located just off Central Park West on beautiful tree lined 70th street.
With approximately 8,000 square feet of interior space and nearly 1,500 square feet of private outdoor space, this is an opportunity to create the townhouse of your dreams on the Upper West Side. This is one of the very few homes with a spa level that includes an indoor swimming pool, and sauna.
The massive chef’s kitchen is any cook’s dream. The...Celebrity Townhouse!
This absolutely stunning 20 ft wide townhouse built in 1901 is located just off Central Park West on beautiful tree lined 70th street.
With approximately 8,000 square feet of interior space and nearly 1,500 square feet of private outdoor space, this is an opportunity to create the townhouse of your dreams on the Upper West Side. This is one of the very few homes with a spa level that includes an indoor swimming pool, and sauna.
The massive chef’s kitchen is any cook’s dream. The dining room is made for entertaining and equipped with skylights and easy access to the garden.
The parlour level of the house has soaring 12 ft ceilings and a great room sprawling over 36 feet.
The home has a flexible 6 bedroom layout with 5 bathrooms and 4 powder rooms as well as a private roof deck, terrace, and garden.
This breathtaking Manhattan residence offers absolute privacy with easy access to Central Park, fine restaurants, vibrant cafes, galleries, and theaters. Just a short distance from The Met and Lincoln Center.
Listing Agents
![Richard Steinberg]()
rsteinberg@compass.comP: (917)-676-0150
![Alexander Mignogna]()
amignogna@compass.comP: (410)-456-8875
![Charles Beda]()
charles.beda@compass.comP: (347)-804-3217
![William Findlay]()
william.findlay@compass.comP: (347)-327-1799
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Patio
- Common Roof Deck
- Working Fireplace
- Fireplace
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Chef's Kitchen
Property Details for 21 West 70th Street
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 268 |
| Taxes | $8,580 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 16.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 2,108 SF / 21' x 100' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.25% |
Building
21 W 70th St
Location
Building Information for 21 West 70th Street
Payment Calculator
$70,929 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$62,349
$8,580
$0
Property History for 21 West 70th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,900,000 | — |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| May 4, 2022 | Price Change Manual | $15,500,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $17,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/03/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,900,000 |
| 09/27/2022 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/04/2022 | Price Change Manual | $15,500,000 |
| 03/29/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $17,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 21 West 70th Street
Schools near 21 West 70th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School Public6 to 12 | ||
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