428 Columbus Avenue, Unit PH
428 Columbus Avenue, Unit PH, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10024
Description
This remarkable five-bedroom residence brings together qualities rarely found in a single Manhattan home: the privacy and expansive proportions of a townhouse, the light and views of a penthouse, and multiple levels of private outdoor space.
Perched above Columbus Avenue and overlooking the park and grounds of the American Museum of Natural History, the home unfolds across a series of generous living and entertaining spaces. A nearly private elevator opens to a residence...Townhouse Scale, Penthouse Views
This remarkable five-bedroom residence brings together qualities rarely found in a single Manhattan home: the privacy and expansive proportions of a townhouse, the light and views of a penthouse, and multiple levels of private outdoor space.
Perched above Columbus Avenue and overlooking the park and grounds of the American Museum of Natural History, the home unfolds across a series of generous living and entertaining spaces. A nearly private elevator opens to a residence of exceptional width, depth, and volume, with soaring ceilings, immense windows, and exposures in multiple directions.
At its heart is the extraordinary Great Room. Dramatic yet inviting, it features a distinctive fireplace and broad eastern views over the museum grounds, along West 81st Street to the towers of the Beresford, with the Midtown skyline to the south. Its scale accommodates both intimate evenings and large gatherings with ease.
The principal east-facing terrace, located on the top floor, offers a sweeping outlook over the museum grounds to Central Park and beyond. Additional terraces create multiple opportunities for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and gardening. To the west, the residence rises above the surrounding buildings, revealing the Upper West Side stretching toward the horizon.
The primary suite occupies an entire floor, creating a true private retreat with a wall of windows, sweeping views, a generous dressing area, and a sumptuous bath. Each of the four additional bedrooms has its own en suite bathroom, offering unusual privacy for family and guests.
Above the primary suite, a newly completed guest or entertainment suite includes a bathroom and kitchenette and is flanked by terraces to the east and west.
A well-appointed kitchen, additional living areas, a dedicated laundry room, abundant closets, and substantial storage support the practical rhythms of everyday life.
The residence offers the freedom to live expansively: children can play, friends can gather, and dinners and celebrations can unfold seamlessly. Its location places many of the city’s leading schools, restaurants, parks, museums, and cultural institutions close at hand.
Its remarkable proportions and flexible configuration offer the next owner an opportunity to preserve what is distinctive or reimagine the interiors for a new generation.
Few Manhattan homes combine this degree of privacy, scale, light, outdoor space, and commanding views. With the intimacy of a private house and the city unfolding below, 428 Columbus Avenue presents an Upper West Side living experience that cannot easily be replicated.
Please note: Square footage is approximate and should be independently verified.
Some images have been virtually staged for illustrative purposes. Architectural features, dimensions, and views have not been altered.
Amenities
- Balcony
- Private Terrace
- Private Roof Deck
- Fireplace
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Washer
- Powder Room
- Home Office
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
Location
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$69,141 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$59,758
$0
$9,383
1Property Information for 428 Columbus Avenue, Unit PH
Property Details
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 9.0
- County: New York County
Building Information
- Building/Complex: 428 Columbus Ave
- Stories: 6
- Residences: 3
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Year Built: 1900
Property History for 428 Columbus Avenue, Unit PH
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,950,000 | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,500,000 | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | — |
| May 15, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,950,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,950,000 |
| 11/03/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/02/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,500,000 |
| 10/06/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/15/2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/15/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 05/15/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $11,950,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 428 Columbus Avenue, Unit PH
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson PublicPK to 5 | ||
Ms 243 Center School Public5 to 8 | ||
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers Public9 to 12 | ||
The Anderson School PublicK 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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