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The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street, #9E

$2,350,000 ($1,679 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2 baths | Approx. 1,400 ft2
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21 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 8, 2024
    Days on Market: 21
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,706
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,489
Total Taxes & Fees: $4,195 ($3.00/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $14,601
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $18,796 ($13.43/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($235,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Architectural Significance: This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom loft duplex is located in a historic, architecturally significant building on the Upper West Side, boasting a rich history and notable past residents.
  • Interior Features: The duplex offers approximately 1,400 sq.ft. of living space with soaring 16-foot ceilings, solarium-style windows for abundant natural light, a double height living room with southern city and eastern Central Park views, and a private terrace. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry.
  • Flexible Living Space: The property offers potential for a home office or additional bedroom, and features an additional study/media room that could be repurposed as a guest bedroom. The primary suite overlooks the great room and features a wall of closets and a windowed ensuite bathroom.
  • Building Amenities: The building provides a range of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, a newly renovated fitness center, a children's playroom, bike room, and resident storage. There is also a washer/dryer in the building.
  • Location: Conveniently located with easy access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, world-class restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. It's a short walk to the express subway station at Broadway and 72nd Street.
  • Additional Features: The duplex is equipped with abundant storage and closet space, recessed lighting, and Honeywell-controlled, dual-zone A/C for comfort.

Description

A genuine rarity these days, this incredible two bedroom, two bathroom loft duplex embodies classic New York City living in a historic artist loft setting. Beautifully designed approximately 1,400 sq.ft. with soaring ceiling heights up to 16’ feet, this prewar superstar presents a unique opportunity to own a classic architectural gem on a coveted block on the Upper West Side. Upon entering, your eye immediately travels across the great room to the solarium-style windows that allow natural light to pour into the entire home.

The double height living room boasts southern city views and eastern Central Park views, and opens onto a lovely private terrace. Currently flowing seamlessly from the great room, an adjacent, windowed room can be re-appropriated as a home office or a bedroom, with a full ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. Boasting top-of-the-line, stainless steel appliances like SubZero, Amana and Bosch, the kitchen features granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Tucked next to the entry foyer, a discreet staircase leads you up to the private quarters.

The primary suite overlooks the great room below, benefiting from the floor to ceiling windows, and features a wall of closets. The windowed ensuite bathroom looks east over the city toward Central Park and features marble countertops and a large glassed-in shower/bathtub. A study/media room sits adjacent and could easily be repurposed as a guest bedroom. Abundant storage and closet space, recessed lighting and Honeywell-controlled, dual-zone A/C round out the amenities in this unequaled gem of a home. Built in 1927 by Thomas W. Lamb and converted to luxury condominium in 1983, The Pythian is an Upper West Side architectural icon.

Boasting a beautifully restored façade and standing eleven stories, it also features 24-hour doorman, a live-in super, and a newly renovated fitness center. A landmark building, its notable residents have included Lady Gaga and Luciano Pavarotti. Its enviable Upper West Side location provides easy access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, as well as world-class restaurants, first-rate shopping and multiple public transportation options.

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Modlin Group LLC

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About The Pythian, 135 West 70th Street

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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

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1983
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Delightful, fanciful and colorful terracotta decoration
  • 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
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage facilities
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No sundeck
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Subways

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

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