Looking to buy near Central Park? Units in the buildings spanning the nearby blocks on the Upper West Side can be the stuff of dreams — and carry a pretty price tag. But there are diamonds in the rough to be found, like 59 W. 90th St. #1F. Our Deal of the Week is a 1-bedroom converted into a studio, located less than a block away from Central Park. If exposed brick, a wood-burning fireplace, and great natural light are on your list, look no further.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The price: $625,000
The median asking price for a home on the Upper West Side was $1.8 million this May, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced a bit above a third of the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down a 25% down payment of $156,250 can expect to see monthly payments of $4,017. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,881 and maintenance fees of $1,136. Monthly payments also are below the median asking rent on the Upper West Side, which was $4,800 this May.
Why you’ll love it…
Originally a 1-bedroom, this unit has been converted into a studio. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and wide-plank oak hardwood floors. The main living area is anchored by a functioning wood-burning fireplace, providing the perfect spot to cozy up in the winter months. Three tall, double-insulated, south-facing windows flood the space with light.
A wall-bed can be tucked away when not in use and turns into a desk, which can also be used as a dining table. There’s a breakfast bar in the kitchen, which is open to the rest of the living space. Walnut-front cabinets provide a classic look and perfectly pair with the white countertops. The kitchen also has plenty of prep space, and the cabinet drawers even have interior lighting. A suite of Bosch appliances includes a stacked fridge/freezer and an oven with an electric range.
The exposed brick wall in the living room continues into the bathroom, complimenting the cream-colored tile floors. You’ll find several modern upgrades in the bathroom, including a step-in shower with glass walls, a spacious vanity, and a double-door medicine cabinet. And don’t worry about being short on storage: a loft above the kitchen and bathroom provides almost 100 additional square feet of storage space! To top it all off, the unit has central A/C and can be sold furnished.
Located in a 1910-built brownstone building on a tree-lined block, this unit is less than a block away from Central Park and all it has to offer. You can be on the Reservoir Path within minutes, soaking up water views and sunshine. Other nearby attractions include the West Side Community Garden and well-known restaurants like Carmine’s, Jacob’s Pickles, and French Roast. Trader Joe’s is also just a few blocks north for easy grocery shopping. Gyms like Equinox, Orangetheory, and New York Sports Club are also situated on the surrounding blocks.
Nearby transit options include the B, C, 1, 2, and 3 trains, all located within a third of a mile. Inside the building you’ll find a common laundry room and dedicated storage unit, and the electric and plumbing have been recently updated. The building is also pet-friendly.
…and why you might not
Studios certainly aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, and this unit would need a bit of work to be converted back into a 1-bedroom. Despite the storage loft, there’s currently only one traditional closet in the unit. There likely isn’t enough room for a dining set, but the kitchen’s breakfast bar or the desk could serve this function. So, if you’re looking to buy near Central Park, add this one to your list!
Check out the listing at 59 W. 90th St. #1F, listed by Brian K. Lewis of Compass.
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