--- title: "138 West 82nd Street, New York, NY 10024" description: "138 West 82nd Street, New York, NY 10024 — NYC real estate listing on Real Estate Rebate Team. Priced at $9,950,000. Est. potential buyer savings up to $248,750 (subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, and applicable law)." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/138-west-82nd-street-ny-10024" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" --- # 138 West 82nd Street, New York, NY 10024 > **Listing Courtesy of:** Sothebys International Realty ## Description Built by Architect Ralph Samuel Townsend in 1884, this Neo-Grec landmarked townhouse is infused with Renaissance Revival elegance and rich in authenticity. A stylized pair of carved flower pots and cast-iron balustrades with robust newels complete the historic façade. Its melodious, whimsical and soulful design exudes a bespoke eclecticism. Diverse styles, textures and eras blend perfectly from room to room and floor to floor. Enjoy modern green living alongside period handcrafted millwork, inlaid wood flooring and 8 magnificent fireplaces. The centerpiece of the home is a hand-carved staircase ascending beneath a luminous skylight. The leafy fire-red dogwood tree and musical songbirds imbue its garden with a tranquil rhapsody of sound. Its captivating color palette, romantic charm and blissful serenity make this home breathtakingly beautiful and an exquisite retreat. Garden Level: A gated entry with seating area and concealed package room leads to a guest suite with fireplace, desk area, and butterfly-wallpapered en-suite bath. Beyond lies a skylit great room with radiant-heated floors and sliding glass doors opening to a sun-filled south garden. The custom Leicht chef’s kitchen features double Sub-Zero refrigerators, Diva oven and cook-top, large pantry, and breakfast bar with sliding privacy panels. A dining area with contemporary wood-burning fireplace opens to a media lounge; a whimsical powder room completes the level. Parlor Level: Twelve-foot ceilings and dramatic sightlines reveal a stunning library framed by a carved fireplace and custom bookshelves. Historic brass lighting complements the architectural detail. The flowing layout connects the drawing room, music room, and living room to a garden-view office with stained-glass transom and terrace access—each room anchored by its own fireplace. Third Level: The primary suite offers refined comfort with a bedroom and sitting room, each with a wood-burning fireplace, south terrace, and spa-like windowed bath includes steam shower. Dual wardrobe areas feature an original 19th-century vanity and pocket-door separation. Fourth Level: Two gracious bedrooms, each with decorative fireplaces and ample closets, share a connecting pocket door for flexible privacy. The south bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the north bedroom enjoys a full hall bath whimsically decorated with Pokémon cards. Fifth Level: A versatile guest suite features a kitchenette, den, and cozy bedroom with en-suite bath. The north-facing bedroom includes a fireplace, lounge area, and studio potential—ideal as an atelier or art space. Recreation Level: With nearly eight-foot ceilings, this level serves as a music studio, craft room, laundry, and extensive storage area. Roof Level: The hidden rooftop sundeck with chaise lounges is an unexpected urban sanctuary. Eco-friendly solar panels provide energy efficiency. Additional features include two-zone air conditioning and modern systems integrated throughout. 19’X 102, this distinguished townhouse rests on a tree-lined Upper West Side block of historic homes, just moments from Central Park, Theodore Roosevelt Park, and the Museum of Natural History, with easy access to all transportation. Own a timeless work of architectural art—a home that inspires creativity and serenity in equal measure. ## Property Details - **Price**: $9,950,000 - **Potential Buyer Rebate**: $248,750 - **Bedrooms**: 6 - **Bathrooms**: 6 full, 1 half - **Living Area**: 6,500 sqft - **Property Type**: Residential - **Year Built**: 1884 - **Building**: 138 West 82nd Street - **Neighbourhood**: Upper West Side - **Area / Borough**: Manhattan - **Subdivision**: Upper West Side - **Listing Office**: Sothebys International Realty - **State**: NY ## Estimated Potential Buyer Savings Real Estate Rebate Team estimates potential buyer savings of up to **$248,750** at closing. *Estimated by Real Estate Rebate Team. Subject to buyer-broker compensation received, lender approval, transaction terms, and applicable law. Not all listings qualify.* ## Related Links - [Building details](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings//buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/138-west-82nd-street) - [Neighbourhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods//neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) - [Calculate your exact cash back and book a showing here](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Regis Roumila for more details](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available. > This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.