117 West 85th Street

Upper West Side

$6,495,000
Price
6
Beds
5,232 Sq. Ft.
$1,241 / Sq. Ft.
5,232
Sq. Ft.
$1,241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

117 West 85th Street is an historic three-family brownstone designed and constructed in 1891 by the architect John G. Prague in the Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival styles. The current configuration is a spacious owner's triplex with two one-bedroom floor-throughs above, spread across five floors. This home provides the unique opportunity for comfortable family living in the owner’s triplex, while covering expenses with income from the floor-through rentals above. The bright and airy triplex, which...117 West 85th Street is an historic three-family brownstone designed and constructed in 1891 by the architect John G. Prague in the Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival styles. The current configuration is a spacious owner's triplex with two one-bedroom floor-throughs above, spread across five floors. This home provides the unique opportunity for comfortable family living in the owner’s triplex, while covering expenses with income from the floor-through rentals above. The bright and airy triplex, which occupies the garden, parlor and third floors of the building, features four bedrooms, a home office, and two private outdoors spaces including the tranquil garden. The soaring ceilings are enhanced by stunning original details, provided by the builder and by the 1904 purchaser/owner/prominent architect, Robert Allen Jacobs, whose family resided here for over 30 years. The interior has been beautifully maintained and restored throughout. The current owners added a wine room and cedar closets in the cellar. Alternatively, the house provides the opportunity to convert to a single family home today or in the future as the owner needs more space. The market rent one-bedroom apartments are each currently rented for $4,500/month and $4,200/month respectively, consist of large bedrooms and living rooms, abundant natural light, and great ceiling heights. The fourth floor unit has a private terrace, while the fifth floor apartment has updated finishes and a washer/dryer in-unit. This townhome is conveniently located in close proximity to Central and Riverside Parks, excellent schools, fine dining and retail, The Museum of Natural History, and public transportation. Live in style while covering a significant portion of your expenses in this historic 3-unit brownstone in the heart of the Upper West Side.
  1. Listed by Richard D Pretsfelder • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (212)-371-8200 C: (212)-371-8200 rdp@lesliegarfield.com
  2. Listed by Sophie Smadbeck
    P: (212)-371-8200 C: (212)-371-8200 ss@lesliegarfield.com
  3. Listed by Morgan Garofalo
    P: (804)-938-8371 C: (804)-938-8371 mg@lesliegarfield.com

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Common Garden
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Walk Up
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Home Office
  • Northern Exposure
  • Southern Exposure
LISTING UPDATED: 07/28/2025 01:27 PM

Property Details for 117 West 85th Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS10987906
Days on Market1300
Taxes$7,515 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms12.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeHouse/Building
Year Built1900
Lot Size1,755 SF / 18' x 100'
CountyNew York County

Building

117 W 85th St

3 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1900

Location

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Building Information for 117 West 85th Street

Stories4Residences3Year Built1900Building Size18' x 78'Building Sq. Ft5,616 SFLot Size1,755 SF / 18' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

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$41,545 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$34,030

Property Taxes

$7,515

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property Information for 117 West 85th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Direction Faces: S
  • Exposures: North, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0022
  • Tax Block: 01216
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Building Tax Lot: 0022
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 5232.0
  • Building Area Total: 2000.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18x100
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingNo
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: None
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 18x80
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Attendance Type: None

Property History for 117 West 85th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10987906

$6,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10987906

$6,495,000

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Public Records for 117 West 85th Street

Taxable ValueLand$239,760Additions$210,840Total$450,600
Tax Record2025$90,503 ($7,542 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,232 SqFtLot Size1,755 SqFtYear Built1900ZoningR8BAPN1012160022

Schools near 117 West 85th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

Edward A Reynolds West Side High School
Public9 to 12

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117 West 85th Street is a townhouse for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2022 by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc, it's currently listed at $6,495,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S, Young Women's Leadership School and Edward A Reynolds West Side High School. 117 West 85th Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 5,232 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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