135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10023
Description
The main level, with newly-refinished wide plank hardwood floors, is organized as a single architectural sweep: an open living and dining area with dramatic verticality, anchored by a streamlined kitchen...Welcome home to Residence 2E at The Pythian, an artist’s loft–style duplex where volume, light, and greenery define the experience. Ceiling heights exceeding 16 feet frame a wall of double-height windows, drawing in dappled sunlight through the canopy of a mature sugar maple just beyond the glass.
The main level, with newly-refinished wide plank hardwood floors, is organized as a single architectural sweep: an open living and dining area with dramatic verticality, anchored by a streamlined kitchen with counter seating, integrated appliances by Bertazzoni and Bosch, and adjoining butler’s pantry with wine storage for gracious entertaining. A quiet corner primary suite with en-suite bath is tucked away from the public spaces, maintaining a clear separation between private and social zones.
A wrapped stair leads to a full-height mezzanine level floating above the main room, overlooking the double-height volume below. This lofted space nearly exceeds 700 sf, functioning as a flexible second living area plus a proper bedroom area, There’s a dedicated home office, full bath with glass shower, washer/dryer, and a substantial walk-in storage room as well.
Set between Central Park and Riverside Park on beloved West 70th Street central to the Upper West Side’s Gold Coast, The Pythian offers full-service condominium living with a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, playroom, and storage, along with notably low monthly carrying costs for its caliber and location. Designed in 1927 by Thomas W. Lamb and later home to legendary Decca Records, the building remains one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable landmarks, distinguished by its bold façade and cinematic presence.
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Brian Babst
Listing Agent
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Daren Herzberg
Alternative Listing Agent
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Sarah Jackson
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
- Loft Style
- Duplex
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Foyer
- Home Office
- Dining Alcove
- Library / Den
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Northern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Bike Room
- Common Storage
- Central Heating
- Midrise
Location
$17,708 per month
$13,513
$1,611
$2,584
Property information
135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,611 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 5.0
- MLS Type: Condo
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: The Pythian
- Floor: 2
- Stories: 7
- Residences: 87
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: 3
- Year Built: 1927
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History
135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | Sold Manual | $2,250,000 |
| 07/15/2026 | $2,250,000 +0.3% / yr | |
| 06/10/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/29/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,250,000 |
| 12/18/2017 | $2,200,000 | |
| 12/18/2017 | $2,200,000 +2.7% / yr | |
| 09/07/2017 | $2,295,000 | |
| 04/18/2007 | $1,650,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
Total Finished SqFt
1,290 SqFtLot Size
11,247 SqFtYear Built
0Zoning
R8BAPN
1011421016Schools
Near 135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10P.S. 199 Jessie Isador StrausPublic · K-5 · 0.2 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Special Music SchoolPublic · K-12 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 3 out of 103/10High School for Law, Advocacy and Community JusticePublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 2 out of 102/10Urban Assembly School for Media StudiesPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10Manhattan/Hunter Science High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Rated 3 out of 103/10High School of Arts and TechnologyPublic · 9-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRSchool Of The Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 0.0 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRYork Prep SchoolPrivate · 6-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRCongregation B'Nai Jeshurun HebPrivate · K-7 · 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 135 West 70th Street, Unit 2E, Upper West Side | $2,250,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,608 | – |
$1,760,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,357 | – | |
$2,040,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,464 | – | |
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