#RLS11012237, Maya Kadouri, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

8 W 71st St New York City, NY 10023
Property details
About 8 W 71st St
Features of the property include 20' of width, generous ceiling heights, abundant natural light, and beautifully maintained original details. Delivered vacant, the property offers the unique opportunity to create a luxurious single-family home in a the heart of the Upper West Side. Currently configured as 10 units, it offers a valuable investment opportunity or could be reconfigured for a live-with-income purchaser. Bring your architect! 8 West 71st Street is a classic Renaissance Revival-style brownstone designed and constructed in 1892 by architect Gilbert A. Schellenger. The location is unparalleled - situated on a tree-lined townhouse block in the West 70s, just a stone's throw from Central Park and all that the prime Upper West Side has to offer. 8 West 71st Street is conveniently located in close proximity to Lincoln Center, premier retail and dining, public transportation and top rated schools.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 8
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- Architectural Style: Prewar
- List Price: $7,495,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,228
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Year Built: 1891
- Living Area: 6,100 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS10936214
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
- Office Phone: (212) 371-8200
- Listing Agent: Richard D Pretsfelder
- Agent Phone: (212) 371-8200
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Nearby schools
8
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•270 W 70th St
8
P.S. 87 William Sherman School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•160 W 78th St
6
P.S. 452 Manhattan
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•210 W 61st St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,366. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 8 W 71st St
The listing price of 8 W 71st St property is $7,495,000.
The property 8 W 71st St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10023.
Active Listing: 8 W 71st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8 W 71st St are: P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 87 William Sherman School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 452 Manhattan (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Middle School 245 Computer School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Anderson School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Middle School 247 Dual Language Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Special Music School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Urban Assembly School for Media Studies (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property 8 W 71st St is 6,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8 W 71st St is 1891.
This home is located at 8 W 71st St in New York City, NY and zip code 10023 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 6,100 square foot home was built in 1891. Features: 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 4, 2023 and is currently priced at $7,495,000.
While more than 232 listings in New York City, NY in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1007 listings sold at asking price, and more than 715 were sold below. The number of listings in New York City, NY decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $881,252 and the average listing age was 99 days.