25 W 88th St, New York, NY 10024
SOLDAPR 2, 2024

25 W 88th St
New York, NY 10024

Upper West Side
  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 8,068 sqft
  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 8,068 sqft

$17,000,000

Last Sold: Apr 2, 2024
6% below list $18M
$2,107/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $101,768/mo*
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Designed by architects Thom & Wilson in 1889, 25 West 88th Street is one of the finest renovated single-family townhouses on the Upper West Side. This triple mint home is among the first in Manhattan to receive a national designation as a Platinum Certified LEED Home and Passive Energy Certification. Spread across over 8,000 square feet of interior living space and seven floors are six bedrooms plus several activity rooms leaving space for exercise, meditation and crafts. The recent renovation was the work of Baxt/Ingui Architects, the top NYC LEED and Passive home builders, Robert Taffera Inc., renowned builders of brownstone homes. This collaboration resulted in a masterpiece of design, energy efficiency, healthy living, and exquisite details.
Key features of the home include:
- Recent gut rehab of interior and new brownstone replacement of the historic 1885 exterior
- High speed elevator (100 ft/sec) stops at all seven levels, including cellar and penthouse
- Large eat-in chef's kitchen outfitted with Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances
- 42†Wolf barbecue grill with dedicated gas line in backyard
- 500 bottle wine cellar
- Penthouse terrace with outdoor gas fireplace
- Upper floor kitchenette for guests and penthouse entertaining
- AV speakers throughout house and exterior areas with server controlled by iPads and iPhones
- Bathrooms throughout house appointed with Waterworks fixtures
- Steam shower adjacent to studio appointed for yoga, dance, art and entertainment
- EcoSmart Fireplaces provide instant, smoke-free fires requiring no clean up
- Lutron HomeWorks System control of all lighting and shades allows for automatic on/off dimming to match owner schedules and remote-control access from iPhones and iPads
- Security motion detectors, video cameras and alerts with remote control via iPhone or iPads
- Penthouse terrace and staircase to rooftop
- Koi Pond and granite sculpture with year-round circulation system
- Custom rear yard fencing and penthouse benches made from recycled Coney Island boardwalk
- Continuous hospital grade (HEPA 13) filters and plasma ionizers create superior air quality by eliminating all microbes, odors and other contaminants
- Tensui System's triple filtration of water supply eliminates all microbes, toxins and unwanted metals from drinking, cooking and cleaning water throughout the whole house
- Whole house humidification system provides relief from cracked skin, dry eyes and sinus blockage
- Crestron control of HVAC coupled with superior insulation creates draft-free, equalized temperatures throughout the entire house for remarkable year-round comfort
- Zola tilt-and-turn European-designed triple pane glass windows a create noticeably quieter, more relaxing environment
- Back-up gas fired generator protects against electric grid brown-outs and black-outs
- Solar panels provide up to 5KV of energy generation
- Superior insulation, windows/doors, LED lighting and energy generation result in significant savings
- LEED Platinum Award & Passive House Award
- Finished, well lit and ventilated cellar with full glass rear window that is easily accessed by a rear staircase from the kitchen or via elevator.
Located on one of the most beautiful tree-lined blocks on the Upper West Side, steps from Central Park, top schools, fine dining, and public transportation, 25 West 88th Street offers premier City living in the form of a design masterpiece.

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Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

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Price Per Sqft: $2,107/sqft

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Price History for 25 W 88th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/02/2024$17,000,000Sold
N/A
03/21/2024$17,995,000PendingStreetEasy
11/10/2023ListingRemovedStreetEasy
04/26/2023$17,995,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
04/06/2022ListingRemovedStreetEasy
04/15/2021$17,500,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy
06/17/2017$18,995,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/04/2016$18,995,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/16/2011$5,350,000Sold
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04/23/2011$5,999,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/20/2007$6,550,000Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$10,637,000
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    "Lots of dogs and areas for dogs to play/run both in dog runs and leashed/unleashed outside of dog runs. Bigger issue is lots of driving agents used in the winter that impact dogs paws"
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    "This community closes to Central Park and River side Park,very great! The neighbors are friendly and nice."
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    "No cons. Pet friendly stores, many pet stores and dog cafes. Many dog walkers and close proximity to many parks. Off leash hours in Central Park before 9 am. "
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    "Dog owners would feel welcome in the neighborhood. Lots of pet parents and little kids and wide sidewalks for comfortable walking with pedestrians."
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    "there are many free events in central park, flea markets, community centers, beacon theater with many great shows. "
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    "It’s very dog friendly. In addition to central park there is also Morningside Park and Riverside Park. New Yorkers are also very receptive to Dogs."
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    "It’s a real community. It’s beautiful, safe, there’s a lot going on. Lots of restaurants, the park is beautiful, most apartments are pre war. I feel very safe in this neighborhood. "
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    "many dog owners and plenty of parks. Great area to own any size dog. lots of dog parks too, if your dog is well maintained "
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    "There are plenty of dog owners! Some are more mindful than others…overall everyone is respectful and responsible."
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    "The schools are good, proven by test scores and parental comments recently made and documented. Cultural institutions are close by. There are good parks for outdoor activities."
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    "They have access to beautiful Central Park, lovely dog runs and dog grooming shops 😍 different breeds of dogs. "
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    "Parks, museums, restaurants, unique shops, historic neighborhood, great schools, easy transportation. "
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    "I lived here for 5 years . Central Park is just a few blocks away I take the train everyday to get to work and fairway , citerella , and Trader Joe’s is a 5 minute walk from my apartment . I love living here "
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    "I walk to work. It's a leisurely walk past Central Park from the Westside to the Eastside. If needed there are Citibikes for rent, busses or Cabs and Lyft drivers in the area. "
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    "Open spaces, great restaurants high walkability community. Nice people and in my particular area relatively safe compared to other areas of the city. "
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    "Sunday street closures occur to walk around and hang out - encourages people to try the local restaurants. "
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    "Street fairs. Farmers market every Friday on W96 Street. Grand Bazaar at W77 & Columbus Avenue. Transportation is everywhere. Surrounded by Central Park and Riverside Park. Family neighborhood. "
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    "its bery safe and there are many families with children of all ages and backgrounds. it is culturallybsnd ethnically diverse. The kids are happy here, plus it is held in place by Central Park on one side and The Hudson River with walking paths and parks on the other. lots of dog parks and food."
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    "Great family-friendly neighborhood. Nice people, nice restaurants, nice parks, nice amenities. It’s definitely got a neighbordhoody feel even though it’s in Manhattan."
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    "i live here for 15th years, is a quiet neighborhood, many stores around and the easy transportation is very important "
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    "Close to the park which is great, close to hospitals which is not so great as its very noisy and there are often patients released who appear to need more mental heath treatment"
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    "This neighborhood is very family-friendly. There are two huge clean and safe parks. A variety of great restaurants from many countries. It's an overall safe neighborhood with many good schools."
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    "It’s a family friendly, dog friendly area that feels like a suburb. Love the area and highly recommend it"
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    "Neighborhood is great! We’ll maintained. Nice people. Convenient to everything - shopping, museums, entertainment, etc. "
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    "It’s family oriented! Lots of great places to shop and eat! Fairway and Whole Foods are great for doing healthy grocery shopping! The parks are also great during the day to relax. Tree lined blocks are nice and quiet. Cooler than sunny streets in the hot summertime."
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    "The commute in this location is Excellent because you can use 1 , 2, 3, A, B, C trains to go to uptown or downtown. You can even end up in the beach from there if you want. plus you can use buses. Ir is safe to commute at night and during the day. Near central park and the hudson piers. "
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    "Halloween block parties, Riverside Park, Central Park. Movie theater near by. Lots of grew restaurants! Kid and dog friendly. The best neighborhood in NYC!"
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    "Beautiful area- accessible to virtually everything. Wish I could continue living here- but rent increased beyond my $$. "
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    "Great parks, feels safe for the most part. Lots of kids and an excellent family neighborhood, but very old buildings. "
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    "Plenty of good restaurants and very close to Central Park. Main street fair in summer is Columbus Ave festival with music, food and arts and crafts goods. love this neighborhood but it has suffered from the shutdown from pandemic. "
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    "Lovely neighborhood, You do not need to have a car since you can walk everywhere you want in the city. mass transit and the yellow Taxi's is the most favorable."
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    "Street fairs,block party’s and the Riverside sports events for our children. The neighbors are friendly and as always you should be careful anywhere in the city these days. "
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    "I work from home, but there are many express trains nearby, so it’s a quick trip to get most places in Manhattan "
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    "There are various Open streets events, including a few blocks that host block parties and community events. There are many events in Central Park - running, biking, skating, dog related, etc. many schools and non-profits also hold community events as fundraisers. Usually lists of events can be found at local council member’s bulletins or community calendars. "
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    "my neighborhood has access to lots of subways and busses. their are two famous parks, great for walking,jogging ,basketball games, biking and very dog friendly. "
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    "Lots of character with pre-war buildings with evolving modern feel with a number of new developments. Super convenient with subways, good restaurants and bars in the area. And having Central Park and Riverside Park a short walk away is a great bonus. "
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    "People decorating for whatever holiday or season is happening. It’s really nice, especially for the children."
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25 W 88th St, New York, NY 10024 is a 6 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 8,068 sqft single-family home built in 1900. 25 W 88th St is located in Upper West Side, New York. This property is not currently available for sale. 25 W 88th St was last sold on Apr 2, 2024 for $17,000,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $17,995,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 25 W 88th St is $17,067,900.