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56 West 71st Street
Last updated on Feb 3, 2026

56 West 71st Street

Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

56 West 71st Street Location Map
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Overview of 56 West 71st Street

56 West 71st Street is a boutique prewar co-op building with just 10 units, situated on a coveted tree lined block between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, mere steps from Central Park. This intimate building offers elevator access and is professionally managed with a dedicated superintendent who has served the building for many years. The co-op boasts strong financials, having recently paid off its mortgage in 2023, and allows flexible policies including pied-à-terre use, pets, and 80% financing on a case by case basis.

The building's most distinctive feature is the prevalence of private outdoor spaces, with multiple apartments featuring rare private gardens, patios, and terraces. Many residences are configured as duplexes spanning two floors, accessible via keyed elevator that opens directly into the apartments. Common luxury features throughout the building include soaring ceilings (ranging from 9.5 to over 10 feet), pristine hardwood floors, wood burning and gas fireplaces, and high end finishes. Several apartments feature dual kitchens and multiple living areas, with top tier appliances from Viking, Miele, and Sub-Zero.

The apartments range from garden level units to full floor residences and top floor homes, with layouts from two to five bedrooms. Duplex configurations are particularly common, offering expansive living spaces with features like formal dining rooms, home offices, and multiple bathrooms. Many units include in-unit washer/dryer, central air conditioning, and private storage cages in the basement. The building's prime location provides easy access to Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, and the 72nd Street express subway hub.

The private gardens are exceptionally rare for Manhattan living, with some described as lush, landscaped oases perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. These outdoor retreats, combined with the building's prewar charm and modern luxury amenities, create a unique residential experience that blends the sophistication of uptown architecture with contemporary comfort and convenience.

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1900
Converted: 1981
Apartments
Floors
4
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
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at Central Park West 0.13 miles
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at Broadway 0.23 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Half block from Central Park on tree lined street
  • Central air conditioning
  • Wood burning and gas fireplaces
  • Private storage units in basement
  • Live-in superintendent with years of building experience
  • Professional building management
  • High ceilings ranging from 9.5 to over 10 feet
  • Steps from 72nd Street express subway hub
  • Near Lincoln Center and Museum of Natural History
  • 80% financing permitted
  • Pristine hardwood floors throughout
  • Private gardens and outdoor spaces in multiple units
  • Boutique building with only 10 units
  • Prewar charm with modern luxury amenities
  • Keyed elevator opening directly into apartments
  • Strong building financials with mortgage paid off in 2023
  • Flexible policies allowing pied-à-terre use and pets
  • Duplex configurations spanning two floors
  • High end appliances including Viking, Miele, and Sub-Zero
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Small boutique building may have limited common amenities

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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