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· Closed December 16, 2020

172 W 79TH Street #18A
Closed For Sale Condo

$2,325,000

172 W 79TH Street #18A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Hopkins Condominium

MLS® #RLS10672098

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1930

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1930
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,462/mo
Property Taxes $15,588/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 18 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1930)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 18 of 19
Pets Yes
Cross Street COLUMBUS AVENUE and AMSTERDAM AVENUE
Year Built 1930
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1150-1292

Description

Apartment 18A at the Hopkins located at 172 West 79th Street is a rarely available pre-war classic- a fully renovated high-floor 2 bedroom, with formal living and dining- 2 windowed bath home in excellent condition, offering city views, open sky and even partial River views from every room in the heart of the UWS.

A dramatic foyer welcomes you to this light-filled, gorgeous home with the best layout imaginable. Formal living and dining rooms are bathed in glorious western light- and communicate with each other, as well as the spacious, renovated kitchen to ensure open flow and connection to family and guests.

The modern eat-in kitchen with a west facing window has Viking, Bosch and SubZero brand stainless steel appliances, solid maple cabinetry, granite counters, and easily accommodates a bistro table and chairs where you can wake up with your morning coffee and view the Hudson from your kitchen window. A separate laundry closet with your own Miele washer and dryer offers the most desired convenience one wants in a home.

An elegant hallway separates the public rooms from the bedrooms for maximum quiet and privacy. Both the master bedroom and second bedroom are spacious, brimming with natural light, and offer ample closet space. The master bedroom has an en-suite, windowed Carrera marble bathroom with a step-in shower. The second windowed Carrera marble bathroom is located in the hall for discreet guest access in the and features a bathtub for relaxation.

Pre-war details abound such as high ceilings, crown moldings and restored solid oak wooden floors run throughout this warm and inviting home.

The Hopkins is very desirable, rare pre-war condominium located at 79th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, the center of the Upper West Side, close to transportation, parks and the best restaurants and shopping the Upper West Side has to offer. Full time doormen and a live-in super, along with a newly renovated lobby, storage and bike storage along with reasonable monthlies make this one of the most coveted pre-war condominiums on the West Side.

Building Information

Building Hopkins Condominium
Total Units 102
Stories 19
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,462/mo
RE Taxes $15,588/yr ($1,299/mo)
Original Price $2,400,000
Sale Price $2,325,000

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

574

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,680

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

34

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

64

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

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172 W 79TH Street #18A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near COLUMBUS AVENUE and AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10672098
First Listed: 9/30/2020
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 12/16/2020
Contract Date: 10/1/2020

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Manuel Fueyo

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