251 W 99TH Street
$4,999,000
MLS# RLS20066525 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $5,250,000. Price last reduced on May 12, 2026.
Listed January 12, 2026 · 306 days on the market
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,715 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
251 West 99th Street is a four-story townhouse offering approximately 3,715 square feet, situated on a quiet, tree-lined block of Manhattan's Upper West Side. The home features a south-facing facade that fills the interiors with natural light and retains many original details that reflect its historic character. Well-proportioned and thoughtfully laid out, the residence offers multiple living levels, high ceilings typical of the era, and generous flexibility for entertaining, everyday living, and home office use. A landscaped rear garden provides private outdoor space, as well as access to a larger garden at the Ariel West Condominium. The bedroom levels are thoughtfully arranged and comprise four well-sized bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each bedroom features a fireplace, adding warmth and character, along with ample closet space throughout. The separation of private bedroom floors from the main living areas allows for both comfort and privacy, making the home well-suited for everyday living and hosting guests. Ideally located moments from Central Park, Riverside Park, neighborhood dining, and convenient transportation, 251 West 99th Street is an excellent choice for those seeking a classic townhouse home in a prime Upper West Side location.
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.
The rear garden is landscaped and private, with a patio, and access to a larger garden at the Ariel West Condominium comes with it. Few Manhattan houses offer that kind of outdoor space, and it's worth using.
Daily routines are simpler with the washer and dryer in the unit, plus a dishwasher, walk-in closets and storage. I like how the layout separates the four bedroom floors from the main living areas, which gives you room for hosting and for guests without crowding the rest of the house. The stairs between floors are part of that separation, so plan for them as you would in any townhouse.
Light comes from the south.
The facade faces south, which should bring natural light through the interiors. With an open horizon, a south window gets about 8.5 hours of direct sun around the winter solstice and about 10 hours at the equinoxes. Nearby buildings can block some of that.
Each of the four bedrooms has a fireplace, and there's ample closet space throughout. The high ceilings typical of the era add volume, and the multiple living levels leave room for a home office or a guest room alongside the main living areas. Stained details from the era and the fireplaces give the bedrooms character without extra work.
Riverside Park is about 4 minutes away on foot. The 103 St and 96 St stations on the 1 line are each about 6 minutes away, and The Health Nuts market is about a minute from the door.
Quick answers+
Does the home have in-unit laundry?
Yes. There's a washer and dryer in the unit.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. There's a landscaped private rear garden and a patio, with access to a larger garden at the Ariel West Condominium.
Does the home have fireplaces?
Yes. Each of the four bedrooms has a fireplace.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Storage
- Walk-in closets
- Private garden
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Patio
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$30,737 / month
- Principal and interest$25,278
- Property taxes$5,459
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$999,800
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$74,985
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$76,985
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.
Location & Nearby
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251 W 99TH Street
Subway
- 1103 StAbout 6 min walk
- 12396 StAbout 6 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Happy Warrior PlaygroundAbout 4 min walk
- Riverside ParkAbout 4 min walk
- Frederick Douglass PlaygroundAbout 4 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 163 Alfred E. SmithAbout 5 min walk
- P.S. 75 Emily DickinsonAbout 5 min walk
- P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale SchoolAbout 9 min walk
Middle schools
- Lafayette AcademyAbout 10 min walk
- Community Action School - MS 258About 10 min walk
High schools
- Young Women'S Leadership SchoolAbout 6 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bank Street College of EducationAbout 16 min walk
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 20 min walk
- Columbia UniversityAbout 24 min walk
- Barnard CollegeAbout 24 min walk
Museums
- Nicholas Roerich MuseumAbout 11 min walk
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 22 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 23 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
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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