311 W 74th St New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side Neighborhood
7
Beds
7
Baths
7,614
Sq Ft
1,511
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Terrace
- 5-minute walk to 72 Street (1,2,3 Line)
- 1-minute walk to South Lawn
- P.S. 87 William Sherman Rated A
- Zoned Cooling
About This Home
As of May 2025Masterfully designed by the distinguished architect C.P.H. Gilbert in 1896, 311 West 74th Street is a magnificent 22-foot-wide townhouse located just off Riverside Park. This grand limestone and brick residence spans approximately 7,614 square feet across five stories and a basement, offering expansive living spaces that seamlessly blend historic elegance with contemporary comforts. This meticulously maintained home boasts seven spacious bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The entertaining rooms feature exquisite architectural details that harken back to a bygone era and include a living room, a formal dining room, a parlor, a library, a recreation room with a kitchenette, and an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast room. There is a garden, a terrace on the fourth floor, and atop this masterpiece a lushly landscaped roof garden awaits providing a serene oasis. The mechanicals have all been updated and include five-zone central air conditioning as well as a Crestron system which controls the lighting, music, temperature, outdoor cameras and DoorBird intercom system.
GARDEN FLOOR: Upon entering there is a mudroom which is perfect for storing the everyday essentials. Facing onto the tree-lined street is a media room/guest bedroom. Off this room is a full bathroom with a bathtub. In the rear overlooking the garden is the eat-in kitchen. It is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances from Miele, Liebherr, and Bosch. There is a large pantry closet and a dumbwaiter that goes to the serving kitchen on the parlor floor. The kitchen has a center island that seats eight as well as a windowed breakfast room.
PARLOR FLOOR: The stunning parlor floor features 11-foot ceilings and old-world detail. The entry vestibule has the original restored door. In the front is the living room that faces south overlooking the tree-lined street. There is a wonderful parlor in the center and in the rear is the formal dining room with the original mahogany paneling which has been restored with French polish. Completing this floor is a windowed serving kitchen and a powder room.
THIRD FLOOR: Up the restored original staircase is a handsome bow front wood paneled library with the original restored built-in bookcases. Off this room is the primary suite. It has an enormous dressing room and a windowed bathroom with two sinks, a large shower and a separate deep soaking bathtub. This floor has 10-foot ceilings.
FOURTH FLOOR: This floor also has 10-foot ceilings. There are three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a terrace, and a laundry room with a sink and Miele washer/dryer.
FIFTH FLOOR: In the rear are two bedrooms and a hallway bathroom with two sinks, a shower and a sauna. In the front is a recreation room with a kitchenette with a sink, dishwasher and refrigerator as well as a powder room. The top floor has 11'2" ceilings.
ROOF TERRACE: There is a glorious terrace perfect for alfresco entertaining complete with an outdoor grill and sink.
BASEMENT: The basement houses the mechanicals, two large wine cellars and additional storage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Corcoran Group License #40FR0710876 Listed on: 05/28/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $43,176
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Lot Details
- 1,511 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 68.67x22.00
Interior Spaces
- 7,614 Sq Ft Home
- 4-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer Dryer Allowed
- Washer Hookup
Additional Features
- Terrace
- Zoned Cooling
Community Details
- Upper West Side Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0070 / 01184
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 28, 2024
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Evans George
Bought by
Steelsmith Benjamin J and Steelsmith Colin J
Seller's Agent
Cathy Franklin
Corcoran Group
List Price
$8,950,000
Sold Price
$7,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,300,000
-14.53%
Views
387
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
141.13%
Original Mortgage
$5,737,500
Outstanding Balance
$5,732,637
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$4,055,287
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 2011
Sold by
Andrew Bares and Kormilitsyna Alla
Bought by
Evans George
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,840,001
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2007
Sold by
Wein George
Bought by
Bares Andrew and Kormilitsyna Alla
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,290,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $7,650,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $8,550,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $8,550,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $4,700,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $4,700,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $5,737,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $1,840,001 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $3,290,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | Price Changed | $7,650,000 | 0.0% | $1,005 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | Sold | $7,650,000 | -3.8% | $1,005 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/02/2024 12/02/24 | Price Changed | $7,950,000 | -11.2% | $1,044 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | For Sale | $8,950,000 | -- | $1,175 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,181 | $227,028 | $118,531 | $108,497 |
| 2024 | $43,181 | $214,990 | $340,200 | $88,774 |
| 2023 | $43,662 | $214,990 | $105,495 | $109,495 |
| 2022 | $40,262 | $735,300 | $340,200 | $395,100 |
| 2021 | $42,197 | $790,140 | $340,200 | $449,940 |
| 2020 | $40,046 | $899,940 | $340,200 | $559,740 |
| 2019 | $37,478 | $750,900 | $340,200 | $410,700 |
| 2018 | $36,521 | $179,158 | $130,888 | $48,270 |
| 2017 | $36,101 | $177,096 | $100,063 | $77,033 |
| 2016 | $33,403 | $167,092 | $80,248 | $86,844 |
| 2015 | $20,150 | $157,658 | $64,362 | $93,296 |
| 2014 | $20,150 | $149,299 | $73,140 | $76,159 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cathy Franklin
Seller's Agent in 2025
Cathy Franklin
Corcoran Group
(917) 863-8209
5 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Alexis Bodenheimer
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Alexis Bodenheimer
Corcoran Group
(917) 446-6506
5 in this area
71 Total Sales
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10982271
APN: 1184-0070
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