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SOLD FOR $1,350,000

· Closed February 7, 2020

164 W 79TH Street #1A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,350,000

164 W 79TH Street #1A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

164 WEST 79TH STREE

MLS® #RLS10588571

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1924
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,689/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 1 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1924)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 1 of 16
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1924
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1150-0056-00164-000-000001A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 6, 2019 $1,395,000 -
Currently Apr 21, 2026 $1,350,000 -3.2%

Description

Welcome to this wonderfully quiet and sunny 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom home located in a long-established and classic pre-war co-op on a coveted block shared with the American Museum of Natural History. This lovely south-facing apartment offers a large living room plus a bonus separate office/den, two bedrooms, a renovated windowed kitchen, a dining area and 1.5 white windowed baths. The high beamed ceilings, intact pre-war details, hardwood floors and serene views of the building's lush backyard garden, complete this wonderful home. The building has a live-in superintendent, a part-time doorman (12pm - 12am, 7 days a week), a magnificent planted & furnished roof deck with iconic city views, the aforementioned backyard garden with BBQ, storage bins and bike storage (subject to availability), a children's playroom, a central laundry room, and pets & pied-a-terres are welcome with board approval. Living here is greatly enhanced as this location is the epicenter of the Upper West Side, close to both Central & Riverside Parks, the #1, B and C trains, numerous buses and multiple food markets (Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, & Columbus Avenue Greenmarket), cultural offerings (Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Hayden Planetarium, Children's Museum, the JCC) in addition to fantastic restaurants and shops.

Building Information

Building 164 WEST 79TH STREE
Total Units 60
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,689/mo
Original Price $1,395,000
Sale Price $1,350,000

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

581

Median Asking Price

$1.62M

Median $/Sqft

$1,476

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

36

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

65

Median Sale Price

$1.85M

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164 W 79TH Street #1A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus/Amsterdam Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,689 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1924, making it approximately 102 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10588571
First Listed: 9/6/2019
Closed: 2/7/2020
Contract Date: 9/6/2019

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Dean R. Feldman

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2232

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