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· Closed December 22, 2022

157 W 79th Street #2-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$510,000

157 W 79th Street #2-C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10835421

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Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1911

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1911
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,551/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,West 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 12
Exposure North,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1911
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1210/9

Description

Beautiful Prewar 1-bedroom home on a Museum Block. This lovely apartment is situated on West 79th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenue at the approach to the new entrance of the Museum of Natural History. Prewar details abound. This location is prime in the Heart of the West Side on 79th Street between Central Park and Riverside Park. Crosstown bus and two subway lines makes it convenient and a delight to live in one of the greatest neighborhoods in the city. This 1988 coop has a doorman from 3 to 11pm and live-in super and has a laundry room, storage and is pet friendly, it allows Pied-a-terre ownership and parental gifting.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Common Area New Windows

Building Information

Stories 12
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,551/mo
Sale Price $510,000
Previous Price $550,000

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

535

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,464

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

78

Median Sale Price

$1.77M

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157 W 79th Street #2-C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS10835421
First Listed: 4/26/2022
Price Changed: 12/22/2022
Closed: 12/22/2022
Contract Date: 4/25/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Benjamin Gernandt

Listing Contact: (347) 385-2699

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