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SOLD FOR $586,000

Listed at $599,000 · Sold 2.2% below asking · Closed September 7, 2022

Closed For Sale Co-op

$599,000

120 W 78th Street #2-C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10797516

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Agency

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,363.76/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 5
Exposure South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1149/43

Description

This spacious, sun filled high ceilings one bedroom apartment is located on one of the most picturesque Upper West Side blocks adjacent to the Museum of Natural History. This co-op apartment features a sunken living room, working wood burning fireplace, and oversized south facing windows with plenty of light that easily accommodates space for a home office. The kitchen has a small pass-through/breakfast bar connecting it to the living room. The apartment is also pin drop quiet as it faces the rear garden.

120 West 78th Street is a beautiful 1910 prewar, 18 unit, 5 story co-op. This elevator building allows gifting, pied-a-terre, sublets, and co-purchasing with Board approval. Pets are allowed (dogs up to 75lbs).

Located right behind the Museum of Natural History and just steps away from Central Park. The location is prime Upper West Side with direct access to an infinite number of shops and restaurants. Close by, you can find Fairway, Zabars, Gari Sushi, Shake Shack, and the Beacon Theater. This is a beautiful tree lined block with easy access to the B, C, and 1/2/3 subway lines.

Showings are by appointment only. Please call or email us to schedule a viewing.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,363.76/mo
Sale Price $586,000

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

534

Median Asking Price

$1.47M

Median $/Sqft

$1,480

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

76

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/5/26, 10:04 PM EST

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120 W 78th Street #2-C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10797516
First Listed: 4/13/2022
Price Changed: 4/13/2022
Closed: 9/7/2022
Contract Date: 4/13/2022

Listing Courtesy of The Agency - Michael Biryla

Listing Contact: (646) 496-2174

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