53 W 88th St New York City, NY 10024

$15,500,000
6 beds
7 full, 3 partial
8,000 sqft
$1,938 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 53 W 88th St

<p>Situated on an Upper West Side pristine park block with many single-family homes.</p> <p>This fully restored and renovated six-story 20' wide townhouse has it all. </p> <p>Approximately 8,000 sq. ft. interior, including excavated cellar and top floor addition with 1,000 sq. ft. of exterior space.</p> <p>Beautiful sunny landscaped garden, 2 terraces and south and north facing landscaped roof deck. This savant smart home has soaring ceilings, an alarm system, a wine cellar, 2 working gas fireplaces and 1 wood burning fireplace, 7 zone HVAC, and spectacular full-width Bliss Knorr Steel and Glass windows in the rear, allowing amazing amounts of light to pour in. And elevator access on every floor. The house was designed by Steven Harris and Chlodagh and was renovated to perfection.</p> <p>Originally built in 1900 and now fully renovated and outfitted for sophisticated and modern living.</p> <p>Floor One/Cellar: Excavated cellar with large rec room with skylight, glass-walled temp-controlled wine room or Gym, laundry, storage, and mechanical rooms. Elevator access. Ceiling Height 8'10".</p> <p>Floor Two/Garden: Enter below the stoop into a bright mudroom with a wall of storage; there is a large formal dining room with a bay window and a chef's Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a large center island-breakfast area, and den with full glass wall which leads you to the sunny landscaped and irrigated Garden. Additionally, there is a butler's pantry, elevator access, and powder room. Ceiling height 9'.</p> <p>Floor Three/ Parlor: Gracious formal living room with soaring ceilings. The north-facing living room is centered on the modern fireplace and has a full glass wall leading to the terrace overlooking lush gardens. The front parlor also centered on a Gas fireplace and beautiful built in's includes the main house entrance. Additionally, there is an elevator access and a powder room. Ceiling height 11'7".</p> <p>Floor Four: Spectacular primary bedroom suite. The bedroom in the rear overlooks landscaped gardens, and the dual primary bathrooms are connected through a large walk-through shower, walk-in closets, a dressing area, and beautiful built-ins. The south-facing library (or additional bedroom) includes an en-suite bathroom, bright southern exposures, closets, and built-ins. Additionally, there is Elevator access. Ceiling height 11'.</p> <p>Floor Five: Two large bedrooms, including a sun-flooded south-facing bedroom with en suite bathroom, closet, and built-ins. Sunny north-facing bedroom with en suite bathroom and 2 closets, built-ins, and a large terrace. This floor includes a laundry room and elevator access. Ceiling height 10'3". </p> <p>Floor Six: Two bedrooms, including the south-facing sunny bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 closets, and built-ins. The north-facing sunny bedroom has two closets, including a large walk-in. Additionally there is a kitchenette, powder room and Elevator access. Ceiling height 10'.</p> <p>Floor Seven: Loft-like glass solarium with fabulous south and north-facing landscaped roof decks. Built-in Murphy beds, bathroom, walk-in closet, and elevator access. Ceiling height 8'5".</p>

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size8,000 sqft
Year built1900
MLS #RLS11016282
FireplaceBedroom
ViewOther

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11016282
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
  • Office Email: rferrari@elliman.com
  • Listing Agent: STEVEN COHEN
  • Agent Phone: (917) 834-4287

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Nearby schools

8

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

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

132 W 89th St

7

P.S. 84 Lillian Weber School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

32 W 92nd St

8

P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School

Public District PK-5

0.3 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 $127,660. Residents of New York City, NY typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
12%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
35%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
35%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 53 W 88th St

This home is located at 53 W 88th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 8,000 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $15,500,000.

New York City, NY housing market in January 2025 saw over 208 listings sold above listed price, more than 890 sold at listed price and over 759 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between December and January 2025 decreased by 3.4%. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $862,270, while the average time on the real estate market was 79 days.

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