$13,850,000

308 W 88th St New York City, NY 10024

5 beds
6 full, 1 partial
8,505 sqft
$1,628 / sqft
House

Property details

About 308 W 88th St

This exceptionally grand and elegant six-story townhouse, complete with a finished full-ceiling height basement, epitomizes luxury, functionality, and style. Originally constructed in the early 20th century, the residence has been beautifully renovated to blend modern amenities and comforts with the timeless elegance of prewar architecture. Situated on a serene, tree-lined townhouse block in the Upper West Side's historic district, this 21-foot-wide brownstone offers a wealth of luxurious features and showcases a harmonious mix of spectacular custom design elements and classic details. Every aspect of the home has been meticulously crafted, from its state-of-the-art systems to the high-quality materials and custom interiors. Unique for townhomes, it boasts wonderful natural light throughout, with over 11-foot ceilings, outdoor spaces on four floors, double exposure on the second and third floors, oversized picture windows, and a magnificent skylight on the sixth floor.<br> Spanning 8,500 square feet, including a fully finished full height cellar, this single-family home features a private elevator serving six floors and an elegant staircase with a curling banister that ascends to a striking skylight. The thoughtfully designed layout offers distinct areas for formal entertaining, casual gatherings, and private living. It includes 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, with a dedicated primary suite floor featuring a spacious gallery-dressing area with abundant custom closets, a luxurious spa-like bath, and a home office/library. The beautiful garden floor is an amazing casual entertaining floor with a spacious den/media room, open European chef's kitchen with breakfast dining area and a gorgeous, landscaped garden. The top penthouse floor offers a special sun-drenched retreat with a large, landscaped terrace and Juliet balcony while the fully finished cellar includes a private sauna and a large temperature wine cellar-tasting room.<br> Each bathroom is equipped with high-end spa amenities and select high-end materials. The primary bath and sixth floor bath offer radiant heated floors. The home is outfitted with modern conveniences such as Smart Home technology, multi-zone central air conditioning, whole-house lighting control, two laundry areas, and a high-end audio system. The six wood-burning fireplaces, each uniquely designed with custom mantels, add to the home's gorgeous design. Throughout the house, you'll find stunning hardwood floors with a herringbone pattern on the formal floor, custom moldings, and classic details.<br> The private outdoor spaces are equally impressive, featuring a beautifully landscaped 30-foot garden and three terraces on the parlor, fourth, and sixth floors, as well as a Juliet balcony on the top floor.<br> 308 West 88th Street enjoys a very desirable location between Riverside Drive and West End Avenue and is perfectly positioneda half block from Riverside Park and the Soldiers and Sailors monument,as well as only one-and-a-half blocks from excellent shopping, dining, and transportation options. Bordered along the block entirely by other brownstones, most of which are single-family, this beautiful tree-lined street is a wonderful residential, community setting in the heart of the Upper West Side. The house is within the Riverside-West End Historic District.<br>

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size8,505 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1900
MLS #RLS11011008
FireplaceOther
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11011008
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Corcoran Group
  • Office Phone: (212) 355-3550
  • Listing Agent: Deanna Kory
  • Agent Phone: (917) 991-2657

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Nearby schools

8

P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

132 W 89th St

6

P.S. 75 Emily Dickinson School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

735 W End Ave

8

P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

100 W 84th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $124,235. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
20%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

67%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
47%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
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About 308 W 88th St

This home is located at 308 W 88th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 8,505 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $13,850,000.

Over 189 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 627 listings were sold below the listed price and 682 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in New York City, NY decreased by 3.1% between January and February 2025. In February 2025 median list price was $867,439 and the average listing age was 130 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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