Description

Also available furnished short or long-term at $50K/month
53 West 85th Street – A Μagnificently Renovated Single-Family Townhome
Perfectly positioned on a prime Central Park block, this stunning approximately 18-foot-wide Queen Anne-style home with stoop has been newly gut-renovated from top to bottom, blending historic charm with modern luxury, including chic finishes and functional details. With five en suite bedrooms across five sun-flooded floors and an elevator servicing all levels, this home offers unparalleled elegance and convenience.
Garden Floor/Under the Stoop: The gourmet kitchen opens to a planted garden with awning and plumbed Weber grill. The kitchen features a waterfall quartzite island, top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, two ovens plus a built-in MW, wine fridge, custom white cabinetry, extensive storage and butler’s pantry. Adjacent is a library/media room with pretty bay window, full bathroom and wet bar.
The second floor sports the living room with ten-foot ceilings, decorative fireplace, views towards townhouse gardens and abundant restored historic detail. The adjacent dining room has a wet bar, and bay window facing sunny tree-lined West 85th Street. A beautifully renovated powder room on this floor is an additional complement.
The third floor is home to a luxurious primary suite with a massive walk-in closet and giant spa bathroom with Corian soaking tub, walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, separate water closet with a smart toilet, and generous closet space.
Fourth and Fifth Floors: Both floors are appointed with sunny en suite bedrooms, including one with a massive skylight, and both with generous closet space. Above the staircase is a magnificently restored stained glass skylight.
Select Details: Exquisite interiors showcase wide-plank oak floors throughout, and abundant restored historic details.
Smart home features include Lutron lighting, and multi-zoned central air conditioning. The private planted garden features an awning and plumbed gas grill, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining. Historical architectural details include bay windows on the garden and parlor floors, an ornate brick façade, and a pitched gable roofline.
The fully renovated basement includes LG full size washer and dryer, several wine refrigerators and space for a home gym and ample storage.
Prime Upper West Side Location:
Steps from Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, the NY Historical, scores of public and private schools, top restaurants, gourmet food shops (Whole Foods, Citarella, Fairway, Zabars, H Mart), clothing boutiques, many subways (B, C, 1, 2, 3 trains) and multiple bus lines.
Move-in ready and awaiting its next discerning owner, 53 West 85th Street is a rare blend of grandeur, history, and contemporary sophistication. Co-exclusive.
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Building Features 5 Floors- Units

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Unit Features

doubleoven, dishwasher, freezer, refrigerator, stainlesssteelappliances, winecooler
fireplace
garden
washerdryer
Exposures: North, South
Pet Policy: Building No, No

$10,975,000 / $1,806 per ft²

$1,020,000  -  142 days ago

Listed on May 27, 2025

196 Days on Market

5 Beds / 6.5 Baths / 6,075 ft²

Total Monthly expenses: $2,953

Maintenance: - / R.E. Taxes $2,953

Other Details:

Single Family

Lot Size: 17.5' x 102.17' Built: 17.0' x 56.0'

Zoning: A0-9

Exclusively listed with: Compass Source: RLS

Ian
Slater

[email protected]

(646) 645-8192

Michael
Koeneke

[email protected]

(858) 922-4308

Listing Courtesy of Compass View Listing

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