150 West 85th Street

For Sale

150 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024

This New York property for sale is located at 150 West 85th Street. Contact the listing broker for details on the current sale price for 150 West 85th Street. 150 West 85th Street is situated on a lot that is 0.89 acre in size.

Contacts

broker
Bob Knakal

BKREA

Property Details

  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Property Size 38,838 SF
  • Lot Size 0.89 Acre
  • Date Updated Sep 16, 2025
BKREA has been retained on an exclusive basis to arrange the sale of 150 West 85th Street (“the Property”), a vacant 6- story building located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The Property is positioned mid-block on the south side of West 85th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, placing it in the heart of the West 80s with immediate access to Central Park, Riverside Park, and the neighborhood’s premier retail corridors. The irregular lot area totals approximately 6,575 square feet (As per Public Record) and features 75 feet of frontage, offering a wide mid-block footprint, and has a depth of 102.17' . The property formelry was owned / operated by the Manhattan Country School, however it’s now currently vacant, presenting a clean canvas for a user opportunity or a potential redevelopment in one of the city’s most established enclaves. According to city records and floor plans provided by the current ownership, the building is six stories tall, including a full basement and a mezzanine on the second floor. As per city records, the property totals 38,838 square feet, though this figure is subject to confirmation through independent verification. From a redevelopment perspective, although the property is currently overbuilt—given that the R8B zoning allows for a 4.0 FAR (approximately 26,300 ZFA)—there may be a path to potential redevelopment or conversion. The BKREA Policy and Zoning SWAT team is in the process of assembling additional information on this and will provide an update shortly. Given its vacancy, 150 West 85th Street is ideally suited for a variety of owner-user executions, including but not limited to educational institutions, religious organizations, and foreign government embassies.BKREA has been retained on an exclusive basis to arrange the sale of 150 West 85th Street (“the Property”), a vacant 6- story building located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The Property is positioned mid-block on the south side of West 85th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues, placing it in the heart of the West 80s with immediate access to Central Park, Riverside Park, and the neighborhood’s premier retail corridors. The irregular lot area totals approximately 6,575 square feet (As per Public Record) and features 75 feet of frontage, offering a wide mid-block footprint, and has a depth of 102.17' . The property formelry was owned / operated by the Manhattan Country School, however it’s now currently vacant, presenting a clean canvas for a user opportunity or a potential redevelopment in one of the city’s most established enclaves. According to city records and floor plans provided by the current ownership, the building is six stories tall, including a full basement and a mezzanine on the second floor. As per city records, the property totals 38,838 square feet, though this figure is subject to confirmation through independent verification. From a redevelopment perspective, although the property is currently overbuilt—given that the R8B zoning allows for a 4.0 FAR (approximately 26,300 ZFA)—there may be a path to potential redevelopment or conversion. The BKREA Policy and Zoning SWAT team is in the process of assembling additional information on this and will provide an update shortly. Given its vacancy, 150 West 85th Street is ideally suited for a variety of owner-user executions, including but not limited to educational institutions, religious organizations, and foreign government embassies.
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Highlights

  • 1. Flexible Zoning Opportunity: The site is zoned R8B which permits a residential and community facility uses allowing for a variety of executions
  • 2. Vacant Possession: The property is currently vacant. Allowing a future owner the opportunity to execute on their business plan immediately.
  • 3. User Opportunity: Given the vacant floors in the building, a user would be able to occupy multiple floors / the entire property and benefit from ownership rights.
  • 4. Coveted Location: 150 West 85th Street is positioned in the heart of the Upper West Side. The location offers immediate access to Central Park, Riverside Park, and major retail corridors. The property will provide future ownership with the benefits of the Upper West Side demand drivers.
  • 5. Phenomenal Light & Air: Given the neighboring Louis D. Brandeis High School, the building benefits from excellent rear light & air - an uncommon feature for a midblock property.
  • 6. Advantageous Accessibility: The property benefits from proximity to multiple subway lines, with the 1, B, and C trains at 86th Street just minutes away. Several bus lines also serve the area, enhancing accessibility.
  • 7. Offered by Federal Court-Appointed Trustee – Cleanest Possible Title: This property is being sold by a federal court-appointed trustee, ensuring the highest level of title clarity. The sale will be delivered free and clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances,

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Location

  • City New York, NY
  • Neighborhood Upper West Side
  • Zip Code 10024
  • Market Manhattan

Points of Interest

  • Broadway & 86th St

    0.18 miles

  • 81st Street–Museum of Natural History

    0.35 miles

  • 72nd Street

    0.64 miles

  • Carmel Car & Limo

    0.80 miles

  • New App Car & Limo

    1.00 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner

    1.09 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southwest Corner

    1.10 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southeast Corner

    1.12 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northeast Corner

    1.12 miles

  • East 77th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner

    1.17 miles

  • FLO

    0.05 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.08 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.49 miles

  • Shell

    1.41 miles

  • Mobil

    1.73 miles

  • plugNYC

    1.77 miles

  • BP

    2.30 miles

  • Citgo

    2.69 miles

  • Champion Parking

    0.49 miles

  • Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot

    0.82 miles

  • Metropolitan Museum

    0.82 miles

  • 101 West End Parking

    1.08 miles

  • Lincoln Center Park and Lock Garage

    1.10 miles

  • Quik Park

    1.12 miles

  • Alfred Car Park, LLC

    1.18 miles

  • 60 Riverside Blvd

    1.18 miles

  • Mount Sinai

    1.20 miles

  • Allie II parking

    1.29 miles

  • Hotel Belnord

    0.17 miles

  • International Student Center

    0.25 miles

  • The Lucerne

    0.28 miles

  • Imperial Court Hotel

    0.38 miles

  • Arthouse Hotel

    0.42 miles

  • Hotel Belleclaire

    0.44 miles

  • Amsterdam Inn

    0.44 miles

  • Night Hotel

    0.49 miles

  • The Wallace

    0.49 miles

  • The Hotel Newton

    0.51 miles

  • Key Food

    0.08 miles

  • Broadway Farm

    0.17 miles

  • Uptown Whole Foods

    0.28 miles

  • Zabar's

    0.28 miles

  • D'Agostino

    0.33 miles

  • Barzini's

    0.34 miles

  • Seasons

    0.38 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.42 miles

  • Citarella

    0.52 miles

  • Bloomingdale's

    0.64 miles

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broker
Bob Knakal

BKREA

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