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523 West 121st St. #1

Located at 523 West 121st Street 523 West 121st Street, #1, New York, NY Co-op in Morningside Heights, All Upper Manhattan
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2 beds, 1 bath

Every now and then you’ll find a piece of New York City history in an apartment, a space that clearly exudes the warmth and charm of turn-of-the-century architecture. Apartment #1 at 523 West 121st Street, a raised first floor unit with excellent light, is exactly that home with its side by side living and dining rooms, impeccably restored moldings and oak paneling, 9.

Every now and then you’ll find a piece of New York City history in an apartment, a space that clearly exudes the warmth and charm of turn-of-the-century architecture. Apartment #1 at 523 West 121st Street, a raised first floor unit with excellent light, is exactly that home with its side by side living and dining rooms, impeccably restored moldings and oak paneling, 9.9’ ceilings, a windowed eat-in-kitchen, two bedrooms, and an oversized windowed bath; all in excellent condition. This beautifully scaled classic five room is easily converted to a true three bedroom home, please see alternate floorplan. The Spencer converted to cooperative in 1921 and is 100% owned with 24 units, full time doorman, live-in-super, bike room, laundry, and dedicated storage. Located between Amsterdam and Broadway, this vibrant neighborhood is buzzing with restaurants, shopping, easily accessible transportation, and academia. If communing with nature is your vibe, take your pick of Morningside Park or Riverside Park, as both are nearby. Call the exclusive listing brokers today for accurate information and a private viewing.

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About the Building

523 West 121st Street  New York, NY 10027


  • 24 Units
  • 6 Stories
  • 1926 Built

Sales listings: 22 previous
Documents and Permits: 104 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 1 at 116th St

    0.25 miles

  • 1 at 125th St

    0.31 miles

  • A C B D at 125th St

    0.38 miles

  • B C at 116th St

    0.5 miles

  • 1 at Cathedral Parkway-110th St

    0.56 miles

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Schools

District 03 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 036 Margaret Douglas

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.