Proximity to top city schools sparked a bidding war on a $3.4 million Upper West Side co-op.
Douglas Elliman brokers Frances Katzen and Stephanie Hinton listed the three bedroom corner unit 8W at 1 Gracie Square for $3.35 million.
They mailed out collateral to surrounding buildings and advertised the pre-war home online. It had been gut renovated by the owners, who were relocating.
It has herringbone floors, a real wood-burning fireplace in what Katzen described as a “stunningˮ living room with views of the Hudson, central A/C, a built-in sound system and separate laundry room.
The windowed eat-in kitchen “is a chef’s dream,ˮ said Katzen, who added that, being so close to many of New York’s best private schools turned out to be the biggest selling point.
“One couple [who wanted to buy] was divorcing and the soon-to-be ex-wife needed a place near Chapin,ˮ said the broker.
“The other buyer had a child and the family was seeking a larger home close to the schools they were attending.ˮ
Katzen wouldn’t tell us who won, but it was Corcoran’s Jonathan P. Conlon and Patricia Cliff who repped the buyer.
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MANHATTAN
East Harlem
1787 Madison Ave. #405
$440,000
Split two-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op in Madison Court. 960 s/f of interior space, northern and southern exposures, walk-in closet in the master bedroom and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. Parquet floors throughout and good closet space. Building amenities include a 24-hourlobby attendant, gym and common courtyard with barbeque. Asking Price: $440,000. CC: $862,42. Days on the Market: 11 weeks. Agents: Dianne Howard, Corcoran; Eric Cruz, Citi Habitats .
Upper West Side
62 West 83rd Street, #4
$1,949,000
Two bedroom, 2-bath co-op in a landmarked brownstone. Completely renovated in 2011. Hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and prewar details throughout. Living room has 14 ft. ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and built-in bar. Open kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite countertops and high end stainless appliances. Private roof deck with pergola and city views. Asking Price: $1,950,000. CC: $1,191. Days on the Market: 2 weeks. Agents: Michael Rosenblum, Douglas Elliman; Rory Bolger, Citi Habitats.
Central Park South
160 CPS, #2708
$1,890,000
826 s/f one-bedroom, 2-bath condo at the Essex House. Fully renovated and includes two full marble baths, living room with alcove that may be used as a home office or guest bedroom, wood floors throughout, generous closet space. Partial views of Central Park, high beamed ceilings. Amenities at the Art Deco property include white-glove hotel services such as 24-hour in-room dining, valet, concierge, bell staff, fitness center, spa, business center, and gourmet restaurant, South Gate. CC: $2,878.68. Asking price: $1,995,000. On market 46 weeks. Brokers: Fernanda Forman, CitiSuites International Realty; Joel Moss, Warburg Realty.
Midtown West
635 W42nd Street
$885,000
One-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the 21st floor of Atelier. River and city views. Hardwood floors, kitchen with granite countertops, marble bathroom, washer/dryer. Amenities include sky lounge, terrace with barbecue grills, gym, pool, and yoga/Pilates studio. On the market: 81 days. Asking price: $925,000. CC: $500; Agents: Eric Hantman, Prime NYC; Harmanak Singh, Rutenberg Realty.
Murray Hill
415 E37th St.
$1,350,000
Two bedroom, 2-bath, 1,130 s/f condo in the Horizon, a post-war elevator building. 24-hour doorman, concierge, resort facilities with indoor rooftop pool, health club, jacuzzi, playroom, party room, movie-viewing room. Unit has East River Views, pass-thru kitchen, granite counters, marble baths, washer/dryer. CC: $1,174. Asking price $1,395,000. Time on market: 4.5 weeks. Agents: Daniel Berman, Coldwell Banker Bellmarc; Swati Saha, Coldwell Banker Bellmarc.
Tribeca
100 Hudson St. #3A
$1,535,000
1,025 s/f two bedroom, 1-bath pre-war loft with 11 ft. ceilings and Maple floors. Six noth -facing windows, two south-facing. Exposed brick wall and custom wood panel wall with steel accents. Built-in bookcases, media center. Live-in superintendent. CC: $1,325. Asking price: $1,550,000. Time on the market: 19 days. Agents: Michael J. Franco, Corcoran Group ; Barrie Mandel, Corcoran Group.
BROOKLYN
Cobble Hill
184 DeGraw Street
$2,400,000
Three-family low-rise building with two bedroom, 3-bath owner’s duplex with finished basement, hardwood floors, two windowed home offices, family recreation room, two wood-burning fireplaces, renovated kitchen and bathroom, two private parking spaces and garden. Two rental units have two bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, washer / dryer and terrace. Taxes: $10,626. Asking Price: $2,499,000. Time On Market: two days.Agents: Christina Fallon, Victoria Hagman, Realty Collective .
