SOLD FOR $1,800,000
· Closed April 28, 2017
215 W 78TH Street #5A
MLS® #RLS10100148
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1926)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Oct 26, 2016 | $1,900,000 | - |
| Currently | May 4, 2026 | $1,800,000 | -5.3% |
Description
Enormous 2-bedroom or perfect convertible-3 with 2 full bathrooms and a W/D on one of the Upper West Side's best blocks! This sprawling, south-facing, sun-filled home is located in an immaculate prewar cooperative with a gorgeous facade and beautiful marble lobby. This trophy home is wonderfully quiet and boasts open city views and gorgeous natural light. The elegant entrance gallery flows seamlessly into the home's oversize living room, which is enhanced by high beamed ceilings, beautiful bay windows, and the home's stunning hardwood herringbone floors. Off of the living room is the large formal dining room, which can easily convert into a 3rd bedroom. The home's windowed kitchen flaunts all stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, and cabinetry galore. Both of the home's two bedrooms have extremely generous proportions, and both of the home's two full bathrooms are windowed and boast lovely granite countertops. The home is further enhanced by abundant closet space and charming moldings. With just four units per floor, 215 West 78th Street is a pet-friendly prewar building with a lovely common garden, laundry facilities, bike room, package delivery room, private basement storage (space is allocated to every apartment), resident super, full-time porter, and zoning for PS 87. The building is perfectly positioned equidistant from both Central Park and Riverside Park, half a block from both the 1 train and the crosstown bus, and just a short stroll to Fairway Market, Citarella, Zabar's, the American Museum of Natural History, and all the very best that the Upper West Side has to offer!
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About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
582
Median Asking Price
$1.50M
Median $/Sqft
$1,479
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
30
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
79
Median Sale Price
$1.81M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 12:11 PM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,876 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 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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