127 Manhattan Avenue
Sold 3/12/21
Sold 3/12/21
Description
Built in 1886 as one of 12 townhouses by architect Joseph M. Dunn and German-American developer, F.A. Seltz, this charming home incorporating Queen Anne, Romanesque and Gothic features is being offered for the first time after having been in the same family for over fifty years. Located on one of Manhattan's prettiest, tree-lined townhouse blocks, Central Park, schools, restaurants and excellent transportation (B & C subways) are just a block away!
The original...BEST PRICED TOWNHOUSE ON UPPER WEST SIDE!!!
Built in 1886 as one of 12 townhouses by architect Joseph M. Dunn and German-American developer, F.A. Seltz, this charming home incorporating Queen Anne, Romanesque and Gothic features is being offered for the first time after having been in the same family for over fifty years. Located on one of Manhattan's prettiest, tree-lined townhouse blocks, Central Park, schools, restaurants and excellent transportation (B & C subways) are just a block away!
The original stoop with charming ironwork leads to the PARLOR LEVEL with an entry opening into a GREAT ROOM with WBFP with 10' 4" foot ceilings. The GARDEN LEVEL has a large eat-in-kitchen, a powder room and a sizable 17' x 37' foot garden.
Upstairs on the SECOND FLOOR there are two large bedrooms with 10 foot ceilings one with its own fireplace which share a hall bathroom and the THIRD FLOOR has three more bedrooms with 8'10" ceilings, the largest one with a fireplace.
Bring your contractor and restore this home to its full potential. A tremendous value with incredibly low taxes! Photos are virtually staged.
Listing Agents
![Christine Miller Martin]()
christine.martin@compass.comP: (917)-453-5152
![Hunter Hulshizer]()
hunter.hulshizer@compass.comP: (917)-992-5555
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Patio
- Exposed Brick
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- Casement Windows
Property Details for 127 Manhattan Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Taxes | $461 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 8.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | House/Building |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 1,250 SF / 17' x 75' |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
127 Manhattan Ave
Building Information for 127 Manhattan Avenue
Property History for 127 Manhattan Avenue
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Public Records for 127 Manhattan Avenue
Schools near 127 Manhattan Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 165 Robert E Simon PublicPK to 5 | ||
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington Public6 to 8 | ||
Young Women's Leadership School Public6 to 12 | ||
West Prep Academy Public6 to 8 |
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