161 West 73rd Street

About this property

Historic Townhouse Two Blocks from Central Park

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind designer townhome in the heart of the Upper West Side, a stunning 5-story house boasting a quartet of private outdoor spaces and a self-contained top-floor apartment that allows for rental income production or multi-generational living. The home spans 5,675 sq. ft. and sits on a 19 × 70 ft. lot. The brand-new roof deck was installed in April 2022 and possesses incredible city views.

Spacious rooms, contemporary finishes, and soaring 14 ft. ceilings reside beneath a charming brownstone façade. Elegant crown and wall molding and exposed redbrick accents add character and charm. Tall sash windows with chic muntins let in abundance of natural light, and the finished cellar is outfitted with a pair of washers/dryers and a half bathroom and functions well as a home office, fitness area, or media room. The home is integrated with Cat5 ethernet cables, an intercom system, and cost and energy efficient ductless A/C.

The garden level of the home begins with an accessible mudroom with ample storage and a powder room. Residents are ushered into an open-concept kitchen, dining room, and family room that spills out into a large backyard with stone pavers, high fencing, integrated lighting, and a built-in basketball hoop. The kitchen is equipped with a massive eat-in island, custom cabinets, and high-end stainless-steel appliances.

On the parlor level are a formal living room, a quiet study, and a guest bedroom that overlooks the backyard and has private closet space and easy access to a full bathroom. The third and fourth floors have four bedrooms and two north-facing terraces. The primary suite features two walk-in closets, terrace access, and a windowed en-suite bathroom a large floating vanity, built-in wall storage, and a step-in shower. The three remaining bedrooms are custom designed and have private closet space and easy access to a pair of pristine full bathrooms.

The private top-floor apartment has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a walk-through galley-style kitchen, and is saturated with natural light. All three bedrooms have large closets.

161 West 73rd Street is nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park on the Upper West Side. The home is moments from dozens of restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, and is close to Beacon Theater, Broadway, the American Museum of Natural History, and Lincoln Center for Performing Arts. Nearby subway lines include the 1/2/3/B/C.

*Taxes reflected are inclusive of a 50% discount, being offered for two years by seller

Listing courtesy of Kristina Paces and Ryan Serhant