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225 W 86th St Apt 608
Listing Notes
Rarely available classic 6 at The Belnord, one of the Upper West Side's most iconic prewar condominium buildings. This 2, 264-square-foot home offers classic prewar scale, soaring ceilings, and stunning architectural details, highlighted by a dramatic 32-foot living room with a bay window overlooking the building's famous landscaped courtyard, recognized by fans as the filming location for Only Murders in the Building . For buyers considering a renovation, approved plans from both the Dept of Buildings and the condo are available. Renovations include adding a 3rd bathroom and central air. Top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances have already been purchased, offering a rare opportunity to create a bespoke residence within this historic home. A gracious gallery entry leads to the spectacular living room with beautiful wall paneling, intricate moldings, and a decorative fireplace, creating a remarkable entertaining space. The formal dining room is equally impressive, featuring original moldings, a second decorative fireplace mantel, and a large east-facing window. The windowed eat-in kitchen offers excellent workspace and storage, complemented by a generous pantry and laundry room. Just beyond is the third bedroom with an en-suite windowed bathroom, ideal as a guest suite, home office, or staff room. The primary bedroom and oversized second bedroom both offer views to the iconic courtyard. Plans allow for a third bathroom to be added. Originally built in 1908, The Belnord at 225 West 86th Street is a full-service luxury condominium occupying a full block on the Upper West Side. Residents enter through an attended gate and porte-cochre leading to a spectacular 22, 000-square-foot landscaped courtyard with a marble fountain, one of the largest private courtyards in New York City. Amenities include: 24-hour doorman, concierge, and resident manager State-of-the-art fitness center Double-height sports court with basketball hoop Children's and teen playrooms Resident lounge and private dining room Working capital contribution equal to two months of common charges paid by the purchaser. Taxes shown reflect LLC/pied- -terre ownership; primary residents may qualify for the NYC condo/coop tax abatement.
Market Insights
$2208/sqft vs a nearby median of $1667/sqft.
- +33% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,264 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 20.7% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Transit access+$151k +4.0%
- Pre-war character+$94k +2.5%
- Virtually staged−$38k −1.0%
- Visible condition issues−$19k −0.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 22 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 20, 2026
- Photos
- 32 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale