Two Pomander Walk co-ops on Upper West Side listed for $1.39 million

A rarely available home on Pomander Walk, a hidden lane of Tudor-style cottages on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, has hit the market for $1.39 million, with two co-op units for sale in a corner cottage along West 95th Street.

The two units sit on the second and third floors of the corner property, each with one bedroom and one bathroom, and are listed separately for $699,000 apiece. A separate listing in May for a two-bedroom unit on the lane sold quickly, entering contract in under a month for $749,000, according to StreetEasy listings cited by local brokers.

The enclave sits between West 94th and West 95th streets and is a landmarked co-op community comprising 27 cottages, accessed via two wrought iron gates that help preserve its intimate, mews-like feel. Pomander Walk was founded in 1921 by Irish developer Thomas Healy, and its name borrows from a 1910 English stage play by Louis N. Parker that imagined daily life along a riverside lane. The lane’s English-inspired aesthetic and tight-knit atmosphere have sustained its character for more than a century.

Pomander Walk has drawn interest from buyers seeking historic architecture and a rare, low-density lifestyle in the heart of the city. The complex has long been home to notable residents and owners; past occupants reportedly include stars such as Humphrey Bogart, Rosalind Russell, and Lilian Gish.

The two for-sale units on West 95th Street occupy separate levels of a corner cottage, with white-washed walls and hardwood floors that offer a blank canvas for new buyers. Each unit includes a small kitchen and a compact bathroom, and both feature built-in closet space. The listings are handled by Douglas Elliman agents Kim Shankman and Jennifer Kalish.

The Pomander Walk listing underscores how scarce truly historic, mews-style properties are in New York City. Brokers note that such units rarely come to market, amplifying interest for buyers who want a historic setting with limited foot traffic and a storied neighborhood pedigree. Comparable pockets like Sylvan Terrace in Washington Heights and Sniffen Court in Murray Hill are often cited as other rare city enclaves, yet Pomander Walk remains distinctive for its landmarked status and 1920s-era street layout.

The lane’s off-grid feel—two iron entrances, gated access, and a cluster of cottages arranged along a pedestrian-friendly axis—continues to attract attention from real estate observers and culture-minded buyers alike. As markets shift, Pomander Walk’s combination of exclusivity, history, and prime Upper West Side location reinforces its status as one of the city’s most enduring micro-neighborhoods.