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$1,450,000

251 W 89th St Apt 1C

New York, NY, 10024
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3Beds
2Baths
1,235Sqft
$1174$/sqft

Listing Notes

Classic Upper West Side Prewar with Grand Proportions Welcome to Residence 1C at 251 West 89th Street, a gracious and versatile prewar home offering expansive proportions, soaring 12.5-foot ceilings, and timeless architectural detail in the heart of the Upper West Side. This thoughtfully configured residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a formal dining room, providing exceptional flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by an elegant gallery that opens into a generously scaled dining room, perfect for entertaining or easily adaptable as a central living space. The separate living room is warm and inviting, anchored by a decorative fireplace and enhanced by charming prewar details including preserved decorative moldings, tremendous ceiling heights, and hardwood floors throughout. Oversized windows in every room allow for excellent natural light. The windowed kitchen is well-proportioned with ample cabinetry and counter space, offering a strong foundation for customization or immediate use. Just beyond, the layout flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, creating a comfortable and functional separation between public and private spaces. The bedroom wing offers two spacious bedrooms, both of which can serve as the primary. A third bedroom is thoughtfully positioned off the kitchen for privacy and flexibility. Larger than typically found in classic-6 layouts, this well-proportioned room accommodates a full bed and functions equally well as a guest room, home office or den. Each bedroom is outfitted with generous, custom built ceiling height closet space. The scale and layout provide a rare opportunity to create a true long-term home. Positioned on a beautiful tree-lined block, 251 West 89th Street a well-maintained pre-war condominium with amenities that include a full-time doorman, live-in super, a landscaped roof deck, additional storage, bike storage and laundry in the building. Just moments from Riverside Park, Central Park, and some of the best cultural sites, dining and shopping, residents enjoy access to all that the Upper West Side has to offer, along with convenient access to major transportation, including the 1/2/3 trains and the 86th Street cross-town bus. W/D is permitted with board approval, and the building is pet friendly. There is a capital assessment of $275.62 per month through December 2026 that will be paid toward several upcoming capital projects, including repairs to the exterior of the building, new lobby furniture, LL11 inspection and roof replacement. Make your appointment now to view 1C, a rare combination of space, flexibility, and classic prewar character ready to be enjoyed as-is or reimagined to suit your vision.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-19%

$1174/sqft vs a nearby median of $1447/sqft.

Nearby median$1447/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size1,235 sqft
  • -19% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,235 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$1.91M$1.76M$2.06M · 60% confidence
vs ask $1.45M−$459k (−31.7%)

Asking price is about 31.7% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$1,500/sqft median across 5 tight comps × 1,235 sqft= $1.85M
  • Visible condition issues−$56k −3.0%
  • Transit access+$46k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$46k +2.5%
  • High-density walkability+$37k +2.0%
  • Virtually staged−$19k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$56k+3.0%

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

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Market Position-19% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
34 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 8, 2026
Photos
12 photos
Property type
condos
Status
for sale
Last sold
Sep 16, 2010 · $1,275,000

Features & Amenities

DoormanElevatorHardwood FloorsLaundry RoomPets AllowedViewTwo Or More StoriesHigh CeilingFurnitureViewsFireplaceHome OfficeOfficeDen Or OfficeDenShopping

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Building Facts

Year built
1908
Stories
12
Total units
73
Residential units
72
Building area
2.79 ac
Lot size
15,106 sqft
Land use
Mixed residential and commercial buildings
Building class
RM

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,450,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations3 open

51 total recorded against the building

HPD violations19 open

26 total recorded

ACRIS documents0

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)16,343

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 10024

  • Illegal Parking2,239
  • HEAT/HOT WATER2,038
  • Noise - Residential1,009
  • Noise750
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk581

Recent DOB

  • Aug 2, 2022V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE
  • Oct 27, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
  • Jul 28, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 28, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED

Recent HPD

  • May 21, 2019Class C · § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2EE, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • May 21, 2019Class B · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2EE, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • May 21, 2019Class B · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2EE, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
  • May 21, 2019Class B · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2EE, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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