53 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
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Bedrooms
5
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Bathrooms
7
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Square Feet
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Available
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About This Home
Also available for purchase at $10,975,000. 53 West 85th Street – A Magnificently Renovated Single-Family Townhome Perfectly positioned on a prime Central Park block, this stunning approximately 18-foot-wide Queen Anne-style home with stoop has been newly gut-renovated from top to bottom, blending historic charm with modern luxury, including chic finishes and functional details. With five en suite bedrooms across five sun-flooded floors and an elevator servicing all levels, this home offers unparalleled elegance and convenience. Garden Floor/Under the Stoop: The gourmet kitchen opens to a planted garden with awning and plumbed Weber grill. The kitchen features a waterfall quartzite island, top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, two ovens plus a built-in MW, wine fridge, custom white cabinetry, extensive storage and butler’s pantry. Adjacent is a library/media room with pretty bay window, full bathroom and wet bar. The second floor sports the living room with ten-foot ceilings, decorative fireplace, views towards townhouse gardens and abundant restored historic detail. The adjacent dining room has a wet bar, and bay window facing sunny tree-lined West 85th Street. A beautifully renovated powder room on this floor is an additional complement. The third floor is home to a luxurious primary suite with a massive walk-in closet and giant spa bathroom with Corian soaking tub, walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, separate water closet with a smart toilet, and generous closet space. Fourth and Fifth Floors: Both floors are appointed with sunny en suite bedrooms, including one with a massive skylight, and both with generous closet space. Above the staircase is a magnificently restored stained glass skylight. Select Details: Exquisite interiors showcase wide-plank oak floors throughout, and abundant restored historic details. Smart home features include Lutron lighting, and multi-zoned central air conditioning. The private planted garden features an awning and plumbed gas grill, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining. Historical architectural details include bay windows on the garden and parlor floors, an ornate brick façade, and a pitched gable roofline. The fully renovated basement includes LG full size washer and dryer, several wine refrigerators and space for a home gym and ample storage. Prime Upper West Side Location: Steps from Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, the NY Historical, scores of public and private schools, top restaurants, gourmet food shops (Whole Foods, Citarella, Fairway, Zabars, H Mart), clothing boutiques, many subways (B, C, 1, 2, 3 trains) and multiple bus lines. Move-in ready, 53 West 85th Street is a rare blend of grandeur, history, and contemporary sophistication. Co-exclusive. Applicable fees: first month rent 50,000.00, one month security 50,000.00 and 20.00 credit report per applicant. Rental Terms: Monthly: $50,000
53 W 85th St is a townhome located in New York County and the 10024 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance zone.
Townhome Features
Air Conditioning
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Fees and Policies
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Contact
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New York City’s Upper West Side is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. While landmarks like the Metropolitan Opera, the Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History lend a distinctly highbrow air to the landscape, the overall community environment favors down-to-earth personalities and accessible neighborhood amenities.
So what’s it like to live in the Upper West Side, and what exactly is this neighborhood known for? The local dining scene is superb, featuring a vast landscape of restaurants representing every style and flavor imaginable, most of which are affordable enough to become regular stops. Grocers and retail stores are close at hand, and everywhere in the Upper West Side is within walking distance of Central Park— those living near the eastern edge of the neighborhood can enjoy gorgeous views of the sun rising over the park every morning.
Learn more about living in Upper West SideColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |

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Transportation options available in New York include 86 Street (A,B,C Line), located 0.2 mile from 53 W 85th St. 53 W 85th St is near LaGuardia, located 9.3 miles or 21 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.9 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi |
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Airports | Distance | ||
LaGuardia
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.3 mi |
Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.9 mi |
Time and distance from 53 W 85th St.
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Drive: | 18 min | 8.2 mi | |
Drive: | 18 min | 8.4 mi |
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
American Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Damrosch Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
Central Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
Central Park Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 21 min | 7.4 mi | |
Drive: | 29 min | 13.9 mi |
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