Unit PHBC | 5BD | BA
Listing Courtesy of Elegran Real Estate
Unit PH-BC | 6BD | BA
Listing Courtesy of Elegran Real Estate and Development
Unit 4-G | 3BD | 2.5BA
Listing Courtesy of Weichert Properties
Unit 6B | 1BD | 1BA
Listing Courtesy of KWNYC
Unit 6B | 1BD | 1BA
Listing Courtesy of KWNYC
The Pythian at 135 West 70th Street Building Details
The Pythias is an architecturally renowned pre-war condominium building nestled in Manhattan's vibrant Upper West Side. Originally commissioned in 1926 as a grand fraternal meeting place for the Knights of Pythias, the striking structure was expertly restored and converted into an 84-unit residential building in 1983 by architect David Gura. The property is celebrated for its uniquely enigmatic facade, masterfully crafted from buff brick and some of the most brilliant, vibrant polychrome terra cotta in New York City. Residents and guests are welcomed through a dramatic, secure entryway that opens into a spectacular double-height lobby finished in polished black marble and embellished with theatrical Egyptian Revival decor, including a historic winged orb perched above the interior doorway.
The building's storied institutional past yields an extraordinary collection of individual residential layouts, including expansive duplex configurations that boast dramatically high ceilings. During the residential conversion, the design cleverly altered the building's largely windowless facade by carving out many new windows to flood the interiors with light, while intentionally maintaining a minimal window footprint on the front exterior to preserve its historic, mysterious allure from the street. Conversely, homes situated at the rear of the structure enjoy open, picturesque views looking out over classic Manhattan brownstones. This elevator-serviced condominium framework offers a rare blend of historical mystique and modern structural updates, providing a highly stable and unique asset for downtown buyers.
Occupying a premier geographic footprint on the Upper West Side, the building places residents at the center of one of the city's most established and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods. The property is nestled on a tree-lined residential corridor just blocks away from the expansive green spaces of both Central Park and Riverside Park. Shareholders are surrounded by a world-class playground of culture, boutique shopping, and dining, with immediate proximity to iconic neighborhood anchors like Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History. Commuting is exceptionally effortless, with major local and express subway lines alongside cross-town bus routes situated just moments away, providing rapid transit connectivity across the entire metropolitan area.
The building's storied institutional past yields an extraordinary collection of individual residential layouts, including expansive duplex configurations that boast dramatically high ceilings. During the residential conversion, the design cleverly altered the building's largely windowless facade by carving out many new windows to flood the interiors with light, while intentionally maintaining a minimal window footprint on the front exterior to preserve its historic, mysterious allure from the street. Conversely, homes situated at the rear of the structure enjoy open, picturesque views looking out over classic Manhattan brownstones. This elevator-serviced condominium framework offers a rare blend of historical mystique and modern structural updates, providing a highly stable and unique asset for downtown buyers.
Occupying a premier geographic footprint on the Upper West Side, the building places residents at the center of one of the city's most established and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods. The property is nestled on a tree-lined residential corridor just blocks away from the expansive green spaces of both Central Park and Riverside Park. Shareholders are surrounded by a world-class playground of culture, boutique shopping, and dining, with immediate proximity to iconic neighborhood anchors like Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History. Commuting is exceptionally effortless, with major local and express subway lines alongside cross-town bus routes situated just moments away, providing rapid transit connectivity across the entire metropolitan area.
The Pythian Building Amenities
- Bike room
- Full-time doorman
- New construction
- On-site laundry
- Pets - Cats ok
- Pets - Dogs ok
- Concierge
- Doorman
- Elevator
- Gym/Fitness
- Playroom
- Pre-War
- Storage
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Building Facts for 135 West 70th Street, New York 10023
- Available Sales Listings: 4
- Street Address: 135 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023
- Property Type: Condominium
- Elevator Building
- New Development
- Doorman: Full-time doorman
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Square / Manhattan
- Building Name: The Pythian
- Available Rental Listings: Please Inquire
- Year Built: 1927
- Total Apartments: 87
- Floors: 7
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Alternate Addresses for The Pythian in NYC
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- 139 WEST 70 STREET
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- 145 WEST 70 STREET
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