55 W 85th St

An extraordinary opportunity to make this historic Queen Anne-style townhouse entirely your own, on one of the most prime and beloved blocks on the Upper West Side. Built in 1887–1888 and held by the same family since 1969, 55 W 85th Street comes to market for the first time in more than half a century. Spanning approximately 5,000 square feet with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, this 17.5-foot-wide home maintains its original architectural details and prewar charm, including seven woodburning fireplaces, ready for the next owner to restore and re-imagine this remarkable home to their own vision. Entering on the parlor floor, a handsome dark-wood turning staircase makes a striking fi