JLL has been retained on an exclusive basis to arrange for the
sale of 870 West End Avenue, a 20’ wide Renaissance Revival
townhouse located on the east side of West End Avenue
between West 102nd and 103rd Streets.
Constructed in 1891-1892 by Architect/Builder Martin V.B.
Ferdon, the house is one of two remaining buildings out of
the original five rowhouses built at the southeast corner of
West 103rd Street. The beautifully maintained façade features
intricately carved period detail together with a well-preserved
stoop and decorated cornice. Currently configured for single family use, the house could easily be rearranged at minimal
cost to serve as a two-family with ground floor apartment and
owner’s triplex above. Features include significant original
detail throughout the home, tall ceilings peaking at 11’ on
the parlor level, a generous sized garden, renovated kitchen
featuring granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances,
8-foot-tall cellar ceiling height and exceptionally low taxes of
$24,564.
The property possesses approximately 7,620 SF of excess
air-rights which could be used to expand the overall square
footage by squaring off the rear extension or adding a partial
5th story. Any plans for use of the excess air-rights would be
subject to Landmarks Preservation Commission approval
as the property lies within the Riverside – West End Historic
District Extension II.
870 West End Avenue will appeal to an array of purchasers
interested in acquiring a vacant move-in ready townhouse
with the flexibility of supplemental income in a two-family
configuration or undertaking a renovation to add additional
amenities and upgraded finishes as a stunning single-family
home. The property will be sold on an as-is where-is basis