138 W 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Awaye Realty
138 W 82nd Street,Manhattan, NY 10024
$8,750,000
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,500 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: amanda field jordan, mara flash blum
Office: sothebys international realty
MLS#:RLS20058292
Source:NY_REBNY
Price summary
- Price:$8,750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,346.15
About this home
Built by Architect Ralph Samuel Townsend in 1884, this Neo-Grec landmarked townhouse is infused with Renaissance Revival elegance and rich in authenticity. A stylized pair of carved flower pots and cast-iron balustrades with robust newels complete the historic façade. Its melodious, whimsical and soulful design exudes a bespoke eclecticism. Diverse styles, textures and eras blend perfectly from room to room and floor to floor. Enjoy modern green living alongside period handcrafted millwork, inlaid wood flooring and 8 magnificent fireplaces. The centerpiece of the home is a hand-carved staircase ascending beneath a luminous skylight. The leafy fire-red dogwood tree and musical songbirds imbue its garden with a tranquil rhapsody of sound. Its captivating color palette, romantic charm and blissful serenity make this home breathtakingly beautiful and an exquisite retreat.
Garden Level: A gated entry with seating area and concealed package room leads to a guest suite with fireplace, desk area, and butterfly-wallpapered en-suite bath. Beyond lies a skylit great room with radiant-heated floors and sliding glass doors opening to a sun-filled south garden. The custom Leicht chef’s kitchen features double Sub-Zero refrigerators, Diva oven and cook-top, large pantry, and breakfast bar with sliding privacy panels. A dining area with contemporary wood-burning fireplace opens to a media lounge; a whimsical powder room completes the level.
Parlor Level: Twelve-foot ceilings and dramatic sightlines reveal a stunning library framed by a carved fireplace and custom bookshelves. Historic brass lighting complements the architectural detail. The flowing layout connects the drawing room, music room, and living room to a garden-view office with stained-glass transom and terrace access—each room anchored by its own fireplace.
Third Level: The primary suite offers refined comfort with a bedroom and sitting room, each with a wood-burning fireplace, south terrace, and spa-like windowed bath includes steam shower. Dual wardrobe areas feature an original 19th-century vanity and pocket-door separation.
Fourth Level: Two gracious bedrooms, each with decorative fireplaces and ample closets, share a connecting pocket door for flexible privacy. The south bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the north bedroom enjoys a full hall bath whimsically decorated with Pokémon cards.
Fifth Level: A versatile guest suite features a kitchenette, den, and cozy bedroom with en-suite bath. The north-facing bedroom includes a fireplace, lounge area, and studio potential—ideal as an atelier or art space.
Recreation Level: With nearly eight-foot ceilings, this level serves as a music studio, craft room, laundry, and extensive storage area.
Roof Level: The hidden rooftop sundeck with chaise lounges is an unexpected urban sanctuary. Eco-friendly solar panels provide energy efficiency.
Additional features include two-zone air conditioning and modern systems integrated throughout. 19’X 102, this distinguished townhouse rests on a tree-lined Upper West Side block of historic homes, just moments from Central Park, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and the Museum of Natural History, with easy access to all transportation. Own a timeless work of architectural art—a home that inspires creativity and serenity in equal measure....
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Home facts
- Year built:1884
- Subdivision & Development:Upper West Side
- Listing ID #:RLS20058292
- Added:359 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 09, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:7
- Full bathrooms:6
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:12
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher
- Living area:6,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1884
- Building area:6,500 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Prewar
- Exterior Features:Building Terrace
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$8,750,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,346.15
- Tax amount:$81,816
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:EntranceFoyer
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