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CityRealty > New York City > Broadway Corridor > The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street

The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street

between Columbus Avenue & Broadway   |    Broadway Corridor

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Key Details

  • Condo
  • Built in 1927
  • 84 Apartments
  • 11 Floors
  • Size From # avail
  • 1 Bed $865,000 1
  • 2 Beds $2,495,000 1
  • 3 Beds $3,250,000 1
  • 4 Beds $3,650,000 1
  • 6+ Beds $6,950,000 1
  • Last updated Aug 19, 2017
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$1,696 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • Size Avg. Price # Sold
  • STUDIO $3,150,000 1
  • 1 BED $1,398,151 3
  • 2 BEDS $1,985,000 1
  • Avg. Price based on 5 closings during past 12 months Last updated Aug 19, 2017
  • View all recent sales
$1,709 Avg. Price / Ft2

Overview

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The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 82, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

28
Out of 44
+
29
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
+
9
=
82
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points
  • #40 Rated condo - Upper West Side
How was this building rated?

One of the city's most interesting buildings, the Pythian at 135 West 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue is richly decorated in brightly colored, glazed terracotta embellishments depicting figures of antiquity. 

The mid-block building was designed by Thomas W. Lamb, one of the country's foremost designers of movie palaces, most of which, sadly, have been destroyed. One of his other works in New York is the Audubon Theater and Ballroom building on Broadway and 165th Street. 

Built in 1926, the Pythian was converted to a condominium in 1983 and contains 84 apartments. The conversion and restoration, designed by David Gura, altered the building's largely windowless façade by inserting many new windows, but it managed to retain most of its exuberant decorative features.

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Features & Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1983
  • FT Doorman
  • Basement Storage
  • Roof Deck
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Bike Room

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Nearby Subway Stations

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway 0.12 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.26 miles

Carter Horsley's Review

The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street Carter Horsley's Building Review
"One of the city's most interesting buildings, the Pythian at 135 West 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue is richly decorated in brightly colored, glazed terracotta embellishments depicting figures of antiquity. " Read Carter's Full Review

The pros & cons

Pros
  • Unusual layouts
  • High ceilings
  • Doorman
  • Central Upper West Side location
  • Short walk to express subway station at Broadway and 72nd Street
  • Not far from Central Park
  • Not far from Lincoln Center
  • Delightful, fanciful and colorful terracotta decoration
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage facilities
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No sundeck

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The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street 12 Month Sales Summary

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$1,709
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The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street Alternate Address

  • 135-45 West 70 Street

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In the Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 126 Available for Sale
  • $2,140 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $4,307,992 Avg. Price
  • $3,225,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 221 West 77th Street Apt PH | $22,500,000
    Price / ft2 $3,747
  2. Least Expensive 442 Amsterdam Avenue Apt 2A | $475,000
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  • 72 Available for Rent
  • $72 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $6,735 Avg. Price
  • $5,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive The Ansonia Apt 618 | $32,000
    Price / ft2 $118
  2. Least Expensive 102 West 80th Street Apt 11 | $2,100
    Price / ft2 $56
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  • 227 Total Sales
  • $1,778 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $2,850,206 Avg. Price
  • $1,830,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive Two Ten West 77 Apt PH | $20,000,000
    Price / ft2 $3,341
  2. Least Expensive 200 West 109th Street Apt C3 | $407,000

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