489 W END Avenue
$4,950,000
MLS# RLS20017155 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $6,250,000. Price last reduced on October 8, 2026.
Listed April 17, 2025 · 575 days on the market
11 Beds 10 Baths 7,764 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
489 West End Avenue is a Flemish Revival-style townhouse designed by architects Lamb & Rich and constructed in 1892. This property presents an opportunity to own a turnkey historic, income-producing townhouse in the heart of the Upper West Side. Currently configured as a five-unit multi-family residence, this stately property is in excellent condition and offers immediate investment value with all units occupied and generating consistent rental income, as well as flexibility for live-with-income use or eventual conversion to a single-family home. Spanning five stories plus a cellar, this elegant, turn-of-the-century townhouse showcases timeless architectural details and gracious proportions. Each of the five rental apartments is thoughtfully laid out, offering generous living space, ample natural light, in-unit laundry, and private outdoor access in two of the units. Positioned on a wide, tree-lined avenue and surrounded by landmarked townhouses and historic prewar buildings, 489 West End Avenue is nestled in one of the most tranquil and sought-after pockets of the Upper West Side. The building's orientation ensures an abundance of natural light throughout the day, and its location provides unparalleled access to Riverside Park, top-tier schools, and the cultural offerings of Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and more.
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 rental apartments share one townhouse on West End Avenue, five stories plus a cellar, and that's the central choice here. All five are occupied and generating rental income, and the building also allows for live-with-income use or a later conversion to a single-family home. I like that flexibility. The trade-off is that the owner is running a multi-unit building rather than one house, so the tenancies and upkeep come with the purchase from day one.
Each apartment is described as generously sized with plenty of natural light, and each has in-unit laundry. Two of the five have private outdoor access, which matters most if you want outdoor space without giving up a rental unit.
Lamb & Rich designed the Flemish Revival townhouse, and its proportions and architectural details give the building its character. The house has nine fireplaces, which suits a building of this style. It's also noted as a green building, and it allows pets and is smoke-free.
The 86 St station on the 1 line is about 5 minutes on foot, and 79 St is about 6. Riverside Park, at 253 acres, is about 3 minutes away, and Zabar's is about 4 minutes on foot, so groceries are close.
Quick answers+
Does the building have in-unit laundry?
Yes. Each apartment has in-unit laundry, with a washer and dryer in the unit.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. Two of the five apartments have private outdoor access.
How many fireplaces does the property have?
The property has nine fireplaces.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- 9 fireplaces
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Green building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$34,527 / month
- Principal and interest$25,030
- Property taxes$9,497
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$990,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$74,250
- Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$76,230
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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489 W END Avenue
Subway
- 186 StAbout 5 min walk
- 179 StAbout 6 min walk
Parks
- Riverside ParkAbout 3 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 10 min walk
- Joan Of Arc ParkAbout 11 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- Success Academy Charter School - Upper West · CharterAbout 8 min walk
- P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 8 min walk
- P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and TechnologyAbout 10 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. 243 Center SchoolAbout 8 min walk
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 12 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 8 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 8 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 11 min walk
Museums
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 4 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 12 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 26 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 26 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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Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
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