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$599,000
MLS# RLS20099003 · Upper West Side
Listed September 4, 2026 · 52 days on the market
0 Beds 1 Baths
A RARE CENTRAL PARK BLOCK RETREAT BY A TONY AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY DESIGNER
Move-in ready and available furnished, this extraordinary pre-war parlor-floor residence or pied-a-terre offers a rare combination of theatrical drama, refined craftsmanship, and intimate comfort on one of the Upper West Side’s most beautiful tree-lined blocks.
Originally configured as a one-bedroom home, the recently renovated residence has been transformed into a dreamy loft-like studio with nearly 12-foot ceilings, handsome wide-plank oak floors, restored exposed brick walls, and an original working fireplace. Custom theatrical lighting heightens the architecture and atmosphere, allowing the home to shift effortlessly from a bright sunny, welcoming retreat by day to richly layered sanctuary by night.
Three oversized, double-insulated windows artfully frame leafy, cherry blossom, and architectural views while bathing the home in all-day southern light. The effect is both expansive and serene: a residence with genuine presence, balanced by warmth and ease.
At the center of the home, the custom open kitchen combines elegant materials with exceptional function. Warm walnut cabinetry, interior-lit drawers, a dining bar, and fully integrated Bosch appliances create a seamless setting for everything from morning coffee to sophisticated entertaining.
The oversized, spa-inspired bathroom features marble, modern subway tile, refined fixtures, abundant storage, a generous step-in shower, a washlet toilet, and radiant heated floors. The residence has also been comprehensively modernized with new electrical and copper plumbing, state-of-the-art theatrical lighting, and integrated AV.
Thoughtful custom features include an oversized storage loft and a hideaway wall bed that converts into a substantial desk, preserving the room’s open character while adding remarkable flexibility. The home may be purchased fully furnished, offering the opportunity to acquire a complete, highly personal design vision.
Set within a boutique, pet-friendly cooperative, the residence includes a generous private storage cage and access to a laundry room. Its coveted location places Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, neighborhood dining, shopping, museums, and transportation nearby, with convenient access to the B, C, 1, 2, and 3 subway lines and multiple bus routes. Central Park’s magnificent Reservoir Pathway is just down the block.
A singular home of character, craftsmanship, and quiet glamour, this is a rare opportunity to own a fully realized designer residence in one of the Upper West Side’s most distinctive settings. A poetic retreat with a flair for the theatrical—gracious by day, magical by firelight, and ready for its next act.

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$4,164 / month
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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59 W 90th Street is a 3-story one-family dwelling in Upper West Side, completed in 1886 and home to 1 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District.
The closest subway is 86 St (B, C), about a 5-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 4 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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59 W 90th Street 1F
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
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
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.