--- title: "53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024" description: "53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — Townhouse in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY. Listing Price $14,850,000. 6 bed, 8 bath, 8,000 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $222,750 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/53-west-88th-street-ny-10024" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-11-05T17:22:06.354Z" status: "Active" --- # 53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 Townhouse in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC Last updated: November 5, 2026, 12:22 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $14,850,000 - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 8 - **Sqft**: 8,000 - **Monthly Taxes**: $5,755 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $1,856 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares up to 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $14,850,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$222,750* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $14,627,250 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $222,750 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d3aabca5-a526-4983-8d17-8a55a3f6f56c.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/91fcd6d4-ab00-4616-b452-6872fa257815.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/c9f18505-c183-40df-9ea4-5bc7d469b32d.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/0bab573f-d3e2-4237-a80a-00e18f1b6249.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/d2f6dc73-43d3-45c8-8105-12e1231d45ba.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/45aaa395-500a-4be4-abd5-8718720a6c94.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/03cd5adc-1656-4a48-841b-d20cbdd7a1d5.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/24877299-a68e-4dd2-af1d-e3a016fa7e75.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4809b01e-d4af-4b62-9b1e-9dd4407785cd.jpg) ![53 West 88th Street, New York City, NY 10024 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/9234a720-46a5-427b-9a10-7071f2dd0062.jpg) ## Property Overview Beautifully renovated 20-foot-wide townhouse on one of the Upper West Side's most beautiful Central Park blocks! This spectacular six-story townhouse at 53 West 88th Street has been meticulously renovated by renowned architect Steven Harris, with interiors by Clodagh. Offering approximately 8,000 square feet of interior space and 1,000 square feet of outdoor space, this exceptional home has grand entertaining rooms, soaring ceilings, incredible natural light, and the convenience of an elevator serving every level. The house combines the elegance and scale of a classic Upper West Side townhouse with stunning contemporary interiors. The garden level features a fabulous formal dining room with bay window, beautiful wood floors and wonderful proportions, easily accommodating both intimate dinners and large gatherings. Beyond the dining room is the gorgeous chef's kitchen, featuring warm wood cabinetry, an oversized center island with white countertops and seating, open shelving, and top-of-the-line appliances including a professional six-burner range. Beyond the kitchen is a separate breakfast area and informal lounging area. A wall of glass opens to the large garden and allows natural light to flood into the kitchen area. A butler's pantry, powder room, and additional storage complete this floor. The grand parlor floor offers 11-foot-high ceilings and two beautifully proportioned living rooms. The front living room faces south onto the charming tree-lined street and features a bay window, contemporary fireplace and custom built-ins. At the rear of the house is a magnificent, more formal living room with another fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private terrace overlooking the garden. These two distinct living rooms offer excellent separation between formal and more casual living spaces and provide maximum living and entertaining opportunities. The third floor is devoted to the spectacular primary suite. The tranquil north-facing bedroom has an enormous picture window overlooking the gorgeous landscaped garden, a modern fireplace, and is filled with lovely natural light. The suite includes two luxurious bathrooms connected by a unique oversized walk-through shower with multiple shower heads. There are two walk-in closets/ a separate dressing area, and fantastic custom built-ins. The south-facing library or additional bedroom on this floor has its own en-suite bathroom, excellent closet space, and charming views out of a bay window. The fourth floor has two large bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and excellent closet space. The sunny south-facing bedroom has custom built-ins, while the north-facing bedroom opens onto a private terrace overlooking the garden. A separate laundry room is also conveniently located on this level. The fifth floor offers two additional bedrooms, including a bright south-facing bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and generous closet space. The north-facing bedroom has a large walk-in closet. This floor also includes a kitchenette and an additional bathroom. At the top of the house, the sixth floor features a sun-filled enclosed sitting room with access to two elegantly landscaped roof decks facing north and south. These spectacular outdoor spaces offer open City views and ample space for outdoor dining, lounging, and entertaining. The sitting room also includes built-in Murphy beds, a bathroom, and additional storage. The finished lower level provides even more flexible living space, including an enormous recreation or media room, a gym, a laundry room, and substantial storage. Additional special features of this fabulous home include a sophisticated smart-home system, multi-zone heating and air conditioning, and an alarm system. 53 West 88th Street is ideally located on one of the Upper West Side's most desirable Park blocks, just moments from Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and some of the neighborhood's best restaurants, shopping, and schools. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully designed, move-in-ready townhouse in one of Manhattan's most beloved neighborhoods. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Single Family Residence - **Beds**: 6 - **Total Baths**: 8 - **Rooms**: 13 - **Sqft**: 8,000 sqft - **Stories**: 4 - **Year Built**: 1900 - **Price per Sqft**: $1,856 - **Monthly Taxes**: $5,755 / mo - **Listed On**: Nov 5, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 1 Days ### Residence Features - Building Other - In Unit - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Smoke Free - Washer Dryer Allowed ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$80,845 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($2,970,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $75,090 - **Property Taxes**: $5,755 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### How this price compares - **This home**: $14,850,000 - **Median sold price**: $5,700,000 - **Difference**: +$9,150,000 (+160.5%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $1,856 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,037 - **Comparable sales**: 63 - **Sales from**: December 2021 – September 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $4,475,000 – $6,525,000 Based on house sales in Upper West Side. A house is not part of a building of comparable apartments, so this benchmark is drawn from house sales across Upper West Side. Apartment sales are excluded from it entirely. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 89.1% (60 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 88% (60 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 130 days (59 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 67 days (60 sales) Based on house sales in Upper West Side with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through September 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 53 West 88TH Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/53-west-88th-street) ## About The Building ### 53 West 88th Street 53 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024 A Townhouse in the neighborhood built in 1900. - **Year Built**: 1900 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 4 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/53-west-88th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [N/A](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10024/53-west-88th-street-ny-10024) | 6 | 8 | 8,000 sqft | $1,856 | $14,850,000 | Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC | Nov 5, 2026 | 1 days | ## Upper West Side Overview of Upper West Side [Explore Upper West Side](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Upper West Side - [Central Park real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/central-park) - [Upper East Side real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-east-side) - [Morningside Heights real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/morningside-heights) - [Hells Kitchen real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/hells-kitchen) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [East Harlem real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-harlem) ## Related Links - [53 West 88TH Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/53-west-88th-street) - [Upper West Side neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/upper-west-side) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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