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$7,250,000
MLS# RLS20122771 · Upper West Side
Listed October 26, 2026 · New today
9 Beds 11 Baths
A distinctive townhouse just off Central Park West, 8 West 87th Street combines historic architecture, newly renovated interiors, established rental income, and the potential for a future private residence.Spanning approximately 6,746 square feet across five stories, the property is currently configured as seven residential units on a 20-foot-wide lot. A comprehensive gut renovation completed in 2025 transformed the entire interior, with reconfigured apartment layouts and high-end finishes throughout. Current annual rental revenue is approximately $447,240, with projected annual revenue of approximately $552,492 based on the offering's rental assumptions.Designed by Norman & Farber, the building's Châteauesque architecture brings a French-inspired elegance to the streetscape. A limestone base, pale brick facade, carved stone ornament, and a distinctive mansard roof with copper-framed dormers create a memorable presence within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District.The offering presents several possibilities: continued operation as an income-producing multifamily property, potential rental growth, or exploration of a single-family conversion, subject to existing tenancies and required approvals.With Central Park at the end of the block and the Upper West Side's restaurants, shops, cultural institutions, and transportation nearby, 8 West 87th Street offers architectural character and long-term possibilities in a coveted Manhattan location.Financial information is available upon request. By appointment only.Brochure: https://issuu.com/elliman98/docs/stevenkramer?frsMTQwNzkzNDY2OTk

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$43,781 / month
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8 W 87TH Street is a 5-story walk-up apartments in Upper West Side, completed in 1900 and home to 9 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District.
The closest subway is 86 St (B, C), about a 1-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.
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8 W 87TH Street
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.