Overview
West 71st Street Townhouse
Located in the West 71st Street Historic District, this late-19th century townhouse, built circa 1896, offers significant potential. Currently configured as a six-family vacant rental, this Renaissance Revival style home can be maintained as a multi-family income producer or transformed into a spacious single-family residence. The townhouse boasts over 6,000 square feet of versatile space, characterized by its elegant architectural features, including symmetry, columns, and balustrades. The building was designed by the architectural firm Neville & Bagge. The property includes a renovated one-bedroom garden apartment with a modern Boffi kitchen, en-suite bathroom, in-unit washer/dryer, and a private outdoor garden. The 1st/2nd floor duplex apartment spans over 2,500 square feet and can be converted into a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence. It features three outdoor spaces, exposed brick walls, two wood-burning fireplaces, a laundry room, and an oak staircase. The first floor includes a rear bedroom with patio access, a renovated kitchen, and dining and living areas. The second floor offers a primary bedroom with a private balcony, en-suite bath, a den and an outdoor dining terrace. The 3rd floor includes a studio and a one-bedroom apartment, both with separate kitchens, bathrooms with showers, wood-burning fireplaces, exposed brick walls, and ceilings over 9 feet high. The 4th floor features two studio apartments (one with a private terrace), each with separate kitchens, bathrooms with tubs and showers, wood-burning fireplaces, exposed brick walls, and ceilings over 9 feet high. The property has a 2,000-square foot floor area ratio (FAR) available for development on the roof, allowing for the potential addition of two more stories. Located near Riverside Park, this home is surrounded by dining options and shops, including Cafe Luxembourg, Ashford & Simpson’s, Picky Barista, Trader Joe’s, and Fairway Market. Transportation is accessible via the 72nd Street subway station (1, 2, 3 lines).