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SOLD FOR $1,050,000

· Closed May 11, 2022

Closed For Sale Condo

$1,050,000

$1,540 per sq ft

172 W 79TH Street #8E

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10899042

RLS at REBNY

Listing by CORE Group Marketing, LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

682

Sq. Ft.

1935

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 682 sq ft
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Year Built 1935
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $788/mo
Property Taxes $3,720/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 8 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1935)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 19
Pets Yes
Year Built 1935
Living Area 682 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 10,216 sq ft
Parcel # 1150-1249

Description

Please copy this URL to view a 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=G7KrDqgw9pr&mls=1 Now delivered vacant. Enjoy a wealth of convenience, generous storage, and some of the lowest carrying costs available on the Upper West Side. This quiet, oversized pre-war one-bedroom home sits on the eighth floor of The Hopkins, a pet-friendly pre-war luxury condominium. With a tax abatement until 2041, this home will deliver value as well as the comforts of home well into the future. Enter into a welcoming private entry foyer with two closets and plentiful space for long term and day-to-day storage. This home boasts an ideal layout, including a large living area with ample space for dining and a home office, and a windowed chef's kitchen, complete with a pantry. Architectural beams, wide-plank oak floors and high ceilings offer pre-war charm while the eight oversized windows provide an abundance of natural ambient light throughout the home. The king-size bedroom has double exposures as well as two closets for substantial storage. The windowed kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and extraordinary storage in its cabinets and pantry. A newly renovated windowed bathroom with a soaking tub completes the comforts of this home. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in super, laundry room, common storage, and bike storage. The Hopkins is in close proximity to Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Zabar's, Shake Shack, Trader Joe's, and a variety of unique shops and restaurants. Nearby transportation includes the 1/B/C trains, the 79th Street crosstown bus, and Citi Bike. Showings are by appointment, 7 days per week. There is a monthly assessment of $124.71.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Galley Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Courtyard

Building Information

Total Units 100
Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $788/mo
RE Taxes $3,720/yr ($310/mo)
Original Price $1,200,000
Sale Price $1,050,000
Previous Price $1,090,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

544

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,544

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

79

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/7/26, 12:44 PM EST

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172 W 79TH Street #8E, Upper West Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10899042
First Listed: 3/19/2021
Price Changed: 5/11/2022
Closed: 5/11/2022
Contract Date: 3/19/2021

Listing Courtesy of CORE Group Marketing, LLC - Elizabeth Kee

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