About this home

A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a historic Upper West Side townhouse on one of the neighborhood's most beautiful tree-lined blocks. This elegant residence is rich with original architectural details, timeless charm, and offers extraordinary potential. Originally constructed in the late 19th century as part of a distinguished row of Renaissance Revival brownstones, the home retains many of its original features, including intricate moldings, decorative paneling, six fireplaces, and soaring ceiling heights throughout. An elegant stoop entry leads into graciously scaled rooms filled with warmth, character, and historic authenticity. The house offers an exceptional foundation for customization, presenting a rare chance to create a truly remarkable residence while honoring the integrity of its historic design. A large south-facing garden provides beautiful natural light and a peaceful outdoor retreat rarely found in Manhattan townhouse living. Perfectly positioned moments from Riverside Park, Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the best of the Upper West Side's celebrated restaurants, schools, and cultural institutions, 266 West 71st Street represents a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a significant piece of New York architectural history - an elegant townhouse rich with original craftsmanship, scale, and character. 266 West 71st Street presents a rare opportunity to create a magnificent single-family residence in the heart of the Upper West Side. Located within an R8B residential zoning district and currently classified as a hotel (H3), the property offers a unique opportunity for a purchaser to pursue approvals for a single-family certificate of occupancy, creating an exceptional townhouse tailored to their vision.

Facts and features

Schools

• Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus

  elementary · K-5 · 0.1 mi

  10

• West End Day School

  elementary · 0.0 mi

• Special Music School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.3 mi

  9

• Congregation B'Nai Jeshurun Heb

  elementary · K-7 · 0.1 mi

• Manhattan Star Academy

  elementary · 0.2 mi

• Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.3 mi

  10

Price history

• Jun 30, 2026 · Listing Removed$5,995,000
• May 27, 2026 · Listed$4,995,000
• Jan 10, 2019 · Sold$5,200,000
• Nov 10, 2018 · Listing Removed—
• Nov 9, 2018 · Listing Removed$5,595,000
• Sep 3, 2018 · Listing Removed$5,595,000
• May 30, 2018 · Listing Removed$5,995,000
• May 4, 2018 · Listed$5,595,000

Tax history

• 2026$20,829 tax · $434,250 assessed
• 2025$19,725 tax · $434,250 assessed
• 2024$38,283 tax · $387,900 assessed
• 2023$39,304 tax · $373,050 assessed
• 2022$38,185 tax · $355,050 assessed
• 2021$37,102 tax · $346,950 assessed
• 2020$36,510 tax · $346,500 assessed
• 2019$41,446 tax · $394,200 assessed

Home value

$5,867,636

• Quantarium$5,867,636

Where it is