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Historic Triplex Brownstone
For Lease
$5,995,000

117 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

Five-floor Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival residence with two rental apartments, original architectural details, and private outdoor areas.

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Days on Market73

Property Features for 117 W 85th St

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Year Built 1891
Listing Agency: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
Listed By: Richard D Pretsfelder (rdp@lesliegarfield.com)
Source: Edifyny
Added: Aug 9 Changed: Oct 13 Last Checked: Oct 20 at 8:00PM

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Built in 1891, this three-unit brownstone combines a spacious owner’s triplex with two one-bedroom floor-through apartments across five floors. The triplex occupies the garden, parlor, and third levels and includes four bedrooms, a home office, a garden, and a second private outdoor space. Original architectural elements, soaring ceilings, and restored interior finishes remain throughout, while the cellar includes a wine room and cedar closets.

Each upper apartment offers a large bedroom and living room with abundant natural light and substantial ceiling height. The fourth-floor unit includes a private terrace, and the fifth-floor apartment has updated finishes plus an in-unit washer/dryer. The property may also be converted to a single-family residence, subject to applicable requirements.

Located at 117 W 85th St in New York, the brownstone is near Central and Riverside Parks, schools, dining, retail, the Museum of Natural History, and public transportation.

Key Highlights

  • 1891 three‑unit brownstone spanning five floors
  • Owner’s triplex includes 4 bedrooms, a home office, and 2 private outdoor spaces
  • Two upper‑level 1‑bedroom floor‑through apartments

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Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

17,012
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 10024, NY

62,250
Population
36,723
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
84%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
69,167
Density / Sq Mi
$182,614
Median Household Income
$117,078
Median Earnings
$2,965
Median Rent
$1,746,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Five-floor Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival residence with two rental apartments, original architectural details, and private outdoor areas.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 117 W 85th St New York, NY.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $5,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1891 three‑unit brownstone spanning five floors; Owner’s triplex includes 4 bedrooms, a home office, and 2 private outdoor spaces; Two upper‑level 1‑bedroom floor‑through apartments
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