23 W 69TH Street
$7,950,000
MLS# RLS20091991 · Lincoln Square
Originally listed at $8,750,000. Price last reduced on July 6, 2026.
Listed May 18, 2026 · 178 days on the market
8 Beds 9 Baths 6,476 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
Currently configured as a five-unit elevatored income-producing property, 23 West 69th Street also offers the opportunity to create a grand seven-story single-family residence. DOB-approved plans envision six bedrooms, a garden-level roof deck, a finished spa basement with pool, and a striking rear wall of glass. In its existing layout, three of the five apartments enjoy private outdoor space, complemented by five decorative fireplaces and a commercial-grade elevator. Surrounded by low-rise, landmarked townhouses, the home benefits from exceptional natural light.Built circa 1892 by noted architect Gilbert A. Schellenger, this 20-foot-wide townhouse is ideally situated on a prime Central Park block on Manhattan's Upper West Side, moments from Sheep Meadow and Tavern on the Green, within the Upper West Side-Central Park West Historic District. The property is also close to Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, Juilliard, LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Fordham University, and Columbus Circle, home to Jazz at Lincoln Center and some of the neighborhood's finest dining and shopping.As a rental asset, the building offers a strong rent roll and consistently low vacancy. Alternatively, it presents flexibility as a live/work residence or an owner's home with supplemental income. Comprising a collection of well-proportioned duplex and triplex apartments in a serene, picturesque setting, this is a rare and compelling opportunity.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc.
Five decorative fireplaces sit inside this 20-foot-wide Upper West Side townhouse, built by architect Gilbert A. Schellenger. It's within the Upper West Side-Central Park West Historic District, so the street front is part of a protected block.
It's currently set up as a five-unit income-producing property, with a mix of duplex and triplex apartments. Three of the five have private outdoor space, and a commercial-grade elevator serves the building. In a multi-level home, that elevator is what makes moving furniture between floors practical.
The DOB-approved plans describe something different. They show a single-family house with a roof deck at garden level, a spa basement that's finished and has a pool, and a glass wall across the rear. Since those plans come from the listing, it's worth confirming the details with your broker before relying on them.
Central Park is about 2 minutes away on foot, and the 72 St station on the B and C is about 3 minutes away. The 1 train at 66 St-Lincoln Center is about 6 minutes on foot, and Morton Williams is about 6 minutes away for groceries. Juilliard is about 7 minutes from the door.
Quick answers+
Does the house have an elevator?
Yes. It has a commercial-grade elevator, and the building lists an elevator among its amenities.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. Three of the five apartments have private outdoor space, and the home features include a balcony and a terrace.
How many fireplaces does the house have?
Five decorative fireplaces.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Wall air conditioning units
- Fireplace
- Balcony
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Terrace
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Elevator
- Green building
Outdoor space
- Courtyard
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$48,410 / month
- Principal and interest$40,200
- Property taxes$8,210
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$1,590,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$178,875
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$122,430
Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
About the Building
23 W 69TH Street is a 4-story walk-up apartments in Lincoln Square, completed in 1900 and home to 11 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District.
The closest subway is 72 St (B, C), about a 3-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 2 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1900
- Stories
- 4
- Units
- 11
- Building Type
- Walk-Up Apartments
- Historic District
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
Location & Nearby
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23 W 69TH Street
Subway
- BC72 StAbout 3 min walk
- 166 St-Lincoln CenterAbout 6 min walk · Accessible
- 12372 StAbout 8 min walk · Accessible
- 1ABCD59 St-Columbus CircleAbout 13 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 2 min walk
- Damrosch ParkAbout 9 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 11 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- Special Music SchoolAbout 6 min walk
- P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor StrausAbout 10 min walk
- The Anderson SchoolAbout 11 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 11 min walk
- M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle SchoolAbout 11 min walk
High schools
- Urban Assembly School for Media Studies, TheAbout 10 min walk
- High School of Arts and TechnologyAbout 10 min walk
Colleges & universities
- The Juilliard SchoolAbout 7 min walk
- New York Institute of TechnologyAbout 11 min walk
- John Jay College (CUNY)About 17 min walk
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 22 min walk
Museums
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 5 min walk
- Museum of Biblical ArtAbout 10 min walk
- Museum of Arts & DesignAbout 14 min walk
- The Frick CollectionAbout 17 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper West Side
Lincoln Square is covered by our Upper West Side guide.
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper West Side
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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