59 West 70th Street, Unit 2
Description
A loft-like living/dining room with almost 11’ ceilings, exposed brick and a decorative fireplace faces north and overlooks picturesque gardens and townhomes.
The open kitchen boasts fully integrated and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a built-in microwave, and a garbage disposal – a rarity in NYC!
Two front bedrooms face south onto quiet...~1,175 square foot 3 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment with in-unit washer/dryer in a prime Upper West Side location one block from Central Park!
A loft-like living/dining room with almost 11’ ceilings, exposed brick and a decorative fireplace faces north and overlooks picturesque gardens and townhomes.
The open kitchen boasts fully integrated and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a built-in microwave, and a garbage disposal – a rarity in NYC!
Two front bedrooms face south onto quiet 70th Street and feature custom closets and exposed brick. A back-facing bedroom or home office off of the living room has a closet and a picture window overlooking the treetops.
Two hallway bathrooms have sleek finishes, bathtubs with a glass partition, and excellent vanity storage.
Split system air-conditioning, Lutron lighting, Latch smart lock entry, and a full-size LG washer/dryer complete this fabulous home.
Please note, pets are NOT permitted, and photos are of a different but representative unit (Unit 4).
59 West 70th Street was recently completely gut-renovated and is a 6-story walk-up consisting of 5 units – 2 duplexes and 3 floor-through simplexes. Residents enjoy Latch smart lock security system entry into the building and apartments, and an incredibly convenient location near the best dining, cultural attractions, shopping and transportation the Upper West Side has to offer.
Listing Agents
![Ismael Grunstein]()
P: (212)-641-0064
![Tania Isacoff Friedland]()
P: (917)-975-2892
![Allison L. Chiaramonte]()
P: (646)-248-0193
![Sarah Minton]()
P: (617)-771-7404
![Alexandra Sharp]()
P: (401)-330-8600
Amenities
- Decorative Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Walk Up
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Total Renovation
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Voice Intercom
- Midrise
Property Details for 59 West 70th Street, Unit 2
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Pet Policy | Not Allowed |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | View breakdown |
| Available Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Property Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| County | New York County |
Building
59 W 70th St
Location
Building Information for 59 West 70th Street, Unit 2
Property History for 59 West 70th Street, Unit 2
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 | — |
| May 2, 2024 | Rented Manual | — | |
| May 2, 2024 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| May 2, 2024 | Leases Out Manual | — | |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,500 |
| 05/02/2024 | Rented Manual | — |
| 05/02/2024 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 05/02/2024 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 04/04/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 59 West 70th Street, Unit 2
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Special Music School PublicK to 12 | ||
Ms 245 The Computer School Public6 to 8 | ||
The Anderson School PublicK to 8 |
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