328 West 88th Street
328 West 88th Street is a fully vacant Romanesque Revival townhouse on the Upper West Side, offered at $5,995,000. Designed by architect Ralph S. Townsend, this park-block residence spans approximately 6,000 SF on a 100-foot-deep lot with a 70-foot building depth. Currently configured as nine rental apartments, the property's vacant status unlocks significant repositioning potential: it can be renovated into an expansive single-family residence of roughly 8,000 SF, a sophisticated live-with-income home, or a multi-generational residence while preserving its original architectural character.
The building features grand proportions, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and original Romanesque Revival details. A south-facing garden provides a rare private outdoor retreat. Located on a tree-lined townhouse block surrounded by restored single-family residences, the property sits steps from Riverside Park, highly regarded schools, premier dining and shopping, public transportation, and major cultural institutions.
- Fully vacant park-block townhouse with flexible repositioning potential
- Designed by architect Ralph S. Townsend; Romanesque Revival with original details
- Expandable to approximately 8,000 SF single-family or live-with-income configuration
- South-facing private garden; rare outdoor space for Upper West Side
- Prime Upper West Side location near Riverside Park, top schools, and cultural destinations
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Rarely available, 328 West 88th Street offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully vacant, park-block townhouse on one of the Upper West Side’s most desirable residential streets. This distinguished Romanesque Revival residence, designed by architect Ralph S. Townsend, sits on a 100-foot-deep lot with an approximately 70-foot building depth and currently encompasses about 6,000 square feet. The property is presently configured as nine rental apartments, but its vacant status provides tremendous flexibility for renovation and repositioning, including the potential to create an expansive single-family residence of approximately 8,000 square feet, a sophisticated live-with-income home, or a thoughtfully designed multi-generational residence. Original architectural details, grand proportions, high ceilings, and abundant natural light contribute to the home’s historic character, while a south-facing garden offers a rare private outdoor retreat. Located on a picturesque, tree-lined townhouse block surrounded by beautifully restored single-family residences, the property is conveniently close to Riverside Park, renowned dining and shopping, highly regarded schools, public transportation, and numerous cultural destinations. With its substantial scale, historic charm, and versatile potential, 328 West 88th Street presents a unique opportunity to create a truly exceptional legacy residence in one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
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