Sponsor co-op pick of the week

A renovated UWS two bedroom with dining space, no board approval required

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By Emily Myers  |
October 4, 2019 - 9:00AM
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Virtual staging of the apartment gives an idea of how the co-op could be furnished.

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Welcome to Brick Underground’s sponsor apartment pick of the week, where we feature a co-op for sale by the owner of the building. You do not need board approval to buy these apartments, they are often newly renovated, and they typically require a down payment of only 10 percent, versus the 20 to 25 percent that most co-ops demand. In exchange for the condo-like ease of acquisition, expect to pay a bit more than a regular co-op, but considerably less than a condo. For more information, check out "Everything you ever wanted to know about sponsor apartments but were afraid to ask."

This newly renovated co-op, 65 West 95th St., #9A, on the Upper West Side, is on the market for $1,395,000 and has two bedrooms, both with en suite baths. There's also a half bath and a dining area. It's priced below the current median of $1,795,000 for two bedrooms in the neighborhood, according to data by StreetEasy. And you won't have to take your laundry to the shared facilities in the building because there's a washer/dryer in the unit. 

The amenities in the prewar building include a doorman, live-in super, a roof deck, shared laundry facilities as well as bike and storage areas. The monthly maintenance is $2,046.

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The kitchen is galley-style with plenty of cabinets and countertop space. The color of the Shaker-style cabinets ties in with the backsplash and complements the stainless steel appliances, making the renovation look well thought through. A pocket door leads between the kitchen and the foyer. The washer/dryer is installed next to the refrigerator.

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There are oak hardwood floors in the apartment, and the kitchen is partially open to the dining area. The door to the left of the kitchen is the half bath. 

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The master bedroom, just off the living room, has double closets and enough room for a king bed. Like the living room, it faces southwest, one of the best orientations for natural sunlight. 

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The second bedroom is off the dining area and has lots of closet space and a wall of windows. 

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The bathroom off the second bedroom has a tub with a showerhead. 

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The master bath has a shower stall and a floating vanity and marble tile. 

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There are 10 stories in this co-op building, which was completed in 1928 and has 71 units. The last two-bedroom apartment to sell in the building sold below asking for $1,340,000 at the end of 2018. Pieds-à-terre and co-purchasing are allowed as well as immediate subletting with board approval. 

The apartment is less than a block from Central Park and is a short walk from the 96th Street subway for the B, C, 1, 2, and 3 lines. 

 

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Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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