The wrought-iron entrances of a hidden Upper West Side co-op have seen an unusual amount of activity this year. Another rare listing along Pomander Walk recently entered into contract, according to a StreetEasy update.
The one-bedroom, one-bath unit inside this colorful co-op was listed for $895,000 less than a month ago. This in-contract sale adds to the 104-year-old lane’s impressive tally of deals in 2025.
Represented by Joan Kagan and Scarlett Buford of Compass, the listing features a windowed kitchen and custom millwork. It is one of 27 units nestled inside the Tudor-style cottages of Pomander Walk. This gated community is tucked away between West 94th and 95th streets, within walking distance of Central and Riverside Parks.
Listings here are historically rare. There were no sales in 2024, and between 2017 and 2019, the area experienced a prolonged dry spell. However, 2025 is shaping up to be different.
Earlier in September, a duplex opportunity—comprised of two individual units—was listed for $1.39 million. These two one-bedroom units, located in a corner building along West 95th Street, are also priced separately at $699,000 each.
When a listing along Pomander Walk does appear on the market, it tends to sell fast. For instance, a two-bedroom unit listed in May for $749,000 entered contract in less than a month, according to StreetEasy.
The co-op maintains a strong sense of community along with a long-held commitment to privacy. Natalie Weiss, a Nest Seekers agent who grew up along Pomander Walk and has brokered roughly 20 deals there, previously shared with The Post the neighborhood’s informal community cocktail hours.
“People love the idea that it’s secluded, with these beautiful gardens where you can sit peacefully and barely hear a pin drop from the street,” Weiss said. “I kid you not. It’s so wonderful.”
Pomander Walk has reportedly housed high-profile residents over the years, including Humphrey Bogart, Rosalind Russell, and Lillian Gish. Located off the city’s street grid, the landmarked co-op is one of New York City’s few and precious mews—or mew lookalikes.
Other members of this exclusive club include Sylvan Terrace in Washington Heights and Sniffen Court in Murray Hill. The latter recently made headlines with the high-profile sale of Irish television host Graham Norton’s jewel box townhouse.
These so-called hidden streets often originate from alleyways that once housed the city’s horse stables. Pomander Walk’s particularly eye-catching aesthetic has its own unique origins.
A creative developer named Thomas Healy constructed the tiny community in 1921, inspired by the set of the 1910 English play *Pomander Walk*. Playwright Louis N. Parker’s historical three-act comedy tells the story of neighbors along the River Thames.
The play’s idyllic setting inspired Pomander Walk’s Tudor architecture, tiny gardens, and brightly colored shutters, creating a charming and timeless neighborhood beloved by its residents.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/20/real-estate/pomander-walk-in-nyc-has-seen-yet-another-quick-sale-in-2025/
