311 W 97th Street 1W
$1,875,000
MLS# RLS20119210 · Upper West Side
Listed October 5, 2026 · 26 days on the market
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,886 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
The Space of a Townhouse. The Charm of the Upper West Side with a Private Garden.
Representing an exceptional value and a rare opportunity, this expansive Prewar Duplex offers the scale and privacy of a Townhouse with the ease of Cooperative living. Blending classic architectural character with versatile, modern spaces, this home is defined by its generous proportions and a Private Garden.
The Home at a Glance:
- Layout: 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms across two sprawling floors
- Outdoor Space: A Private Garden
- Prewar Character: 9-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and oversized south-facing windows
- Entertaining: Formal dining room, lower-level great room, and a wet bar
- Convenience: In-unit washer/ dryer and excellent storage throughout
The Main Level
Sunlight pours into the south-facing living room, offering a warm and welcoming space to unwind. Just beyond, a gracious formal dining room is ready to host everything from weeknight meals to dinner parties. The windowed cook’s kitchen features a smart layout, generous maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
Tucked away in a separate wing, the sleeping quarters offer privacy and quiet. Here you will find two large bedrooms, connected by a charming vintage shaving closet, and a full windowed bathroom with a soaking tub. A flexible staff room with an en-suite powder room completes the upper floor, ideal for a home office or nursery.
The Garden Level
Downstairs, the floor plan opens up into a massive great room featuring a wet bar and direct access to the private garden. This is an authentic urban oasis, providing an indoor-outdoor flow for summer evenings, weekend play, or morning coffee under the open sky. This lower level also includes a secluded additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and the in-unit washer/dryer, making it an ideal setup for a guest suite, media room, or dedicated workspace.
The Building & Neighborhood
The pet-friendly Von Colon Co-op, residents enjoy virtual doorman services, a bike room, additional storage, and a central laundry room. The location is quintessential Upper West Side- Riverside Park is quite literally at the end of your block, and you are surrounded by the neighborhood's dining, shopping, and easy access to the 96th Street subway and bus lines.
Come view this incredible Riverside Park-adjacent home.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
A private garden opens off the garden level of this 1,886-square-foot duplex, and it's the feature I'd build a visit around. The great room downstairs has direct access to it and a wet bar, so hosting on a warm evening doesn't mean carrying everything up and down stairs. The private outdoor space is listed at over 60 square feet, and Riverside Park is about one minute away on foot, which pairs well with a garden of your own.
The two floors split the day neatly. The main level has a south-facing living room, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, two large bedrooms are connected by a vintage shaving closet, and a full bathroom has a soaking tub. A flexible staff room with its own powder room can serve as a home office or guest room.
The living room faces south, so the light there is the main daytime benefit. For an open horizon, direct sun on a south-facing window runs from about 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM in December and from about 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM in June. Nearby buildings can block some of it.
Laundry is in the unit, with a washer and dryer on the garden level, so everyday loads don't depend on the building's shared room. Storage is generous across the home, with walk-in closets, and the building also offers a bike room, additional storage and a central laundry room.
The 96th Street station for the 1, 2 and 3 trains is about five minutes on foot. The building is a seven-story prewar elevator cooperative from 1901 in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II, and cats and dogs are permitted with approval.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has a washer and dryer in the unit, and the garden level includes one.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The apartment has a private garden accessed from the garden level, and the listing gives its private outdoor space as over 60 square feet.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator and seven stories.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowedPermitted upon approval
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Hardwood floors
- Dishwasher
- Stainless steel appliances
- Wet bar
- Granite counters
- High ceilings
- Soaking tub
- Bar
- Walk-in closets
- Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
- Private yard
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Storage space
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$12,653 / month
- Principal and interest$9,481
- Maintenance$3,172
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$375,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$18,750
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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.
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Property Photos
Listing Courtesy of Compass
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