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SOLD FOR $1,130,000

· Closed September 18, 2023

171 W 79th Street #33
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,130,000

171 W 79th Street #33

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10897053

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,075/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Wall Units
  • Character: Pre-war building (1920)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1210-0005-00171-000-0000033
Block/Lot 1210/5

Description

Location, Location, Location! Upper West Side Pre-War Gem with Low Maintenance Situated on one of the city's most enviable blocks, in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. Enter the sprawling 2 bed/1.5 bath in a foyer, leading into an inviting oversized living room/dining room combination with beamed ceilings, large windows, and quiet exposures. The windowed galley kitchen is a chef's dream with tons of counter and cabinet storage space, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, along with a half bath and an oversized in-unit washer/dryer. There are two spacious bedrooms, both easily fit King-sized beds. Additional apartment highlights include 5 large closets, thru-window air conditioning, 9' beamed ceilings, and prewar moldings. 171 West 79th Street amenities include doorman service from 8:00 AM to midnight, live-in super, and bike storage. Convenient location with easy access to Lincoln Center, Central Park, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of Natural History, and a variety of fine restaurants, boutiques, and gourmet food shops. Easy commute options include the 1, 2, 3 trains and several buses nearby. 80% financing permitted. Pet friendly.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,075/mo
Sale Price $1,130,000
Previous Price $1,195,000

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

536

Median Asking Price

$1.87M

Median $/Sqft

$1,587

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

30

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

83

Median Sale Price

$1.68M

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171 W 79th Street #33, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10897053
First Listed: 4/14/2023
Price Changed: 10/6/2023
Closed: 9/18/2023
Contract Date: 4/14/2023

Listing Courtesy of Compass - ALEXANDER MAHGOUB

Listing Contact: (347) 575-3344

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