55 West 71st Street
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Located on a prime Central Park block, this architect-ready 18-foot wide historic brownstone designed in 1910 by John Sexton is currently 4,947sf and can be expanded to 7,356sf (basement excluded) with approval. The extra deep lot is 18-feet by 102-feet. The property will be delivered vacant. Ultra rare opportunity to create your own legacy property that will be enjoyed for generations.
Renovated townhouses of this size on a park...Why live [in] someone else’s dream when you can live [in] your own?
Located on a prime Central Park block, this architect-ready 18-foot wide historic brownstone designed in 1910 by John Sexton is currently 4,947sf and can be expanded to 7,356sf (basement excluded) with approval. The extra deep lot is 18-feet by 102-feet. The property will be delivered vacant. Ultra rare opportunity to create your own legacy property that will be enjoyed for generations.
Renovated townhouses of this size on a park block sell between 12M-14M.
Floor plans are for inspirational purposes only.
Listing Agents
![Zoe Jackson]()
zoejackson@compass.comP: (916)-544-4384
![Martin Eiden]()
martin@compass.comP: (917)-701-8898
Amenities
- Walk Up
- Lowrise
Property Details for 55 West 71st Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 83 |
| Taxes | $5,707 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Lot Size | 1,854 SF / 18' x 102' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
55 W 71st St
Location
Building Information for 55 West 71st Street
Payment Calculator
$41,073 per month
30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest
$35,366
$5,707
$0
Property History for 55 West 71st Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,000,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,000,000 |
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Public Records for 55 West 71st Street
Schools near 55 West 71st Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus PublicK to 5 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
Frank McCourt High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Innovation Diploma Plus Public10 to 12 |
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