40 W 77TH Street #5E
MLS® #RLS10608495
Listing by The Corcoran Group
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,800
Sq. Ft.
1928
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1928)
Property Details
Description
A Diamond in the Rough on the Best Park Block! Lovely tree-top views overlooking the architecturally renowned facade of the American Museum of Natural History are featured from the living room and both bedrooms in this rare offering on one the most beloved blocks in New York City. Many wonderful design possibilities await your imagination with this estate condition Classic Six in creating your beautiful new home. Generously proportioned, with many prewar details including high ceilings and hardwood floors, the layout is comprised of a spacious entrance gallery which flows graciously into both an expansive living room and a large formal dining room-- which can easily be divided to create a 3rd bedroom, two bedrooms, kitchen with large pantry, and staff room with bathroom.Designed in the Neo-Renaissance style and built as a cooperative in 1928, 40 West 77th Street is a prestigious landmarked full-service building on the tranquil tree-lined museum park block of West 77th Street, with a wonderful staff and live-in superintendent, and a beautifully restored lobby with marble moldings and period details. Facilities include a bike room, storage (subject to availability) and central laundry. Pets permitted, and pied-a-terre friendly. Located on the Gold Coast of the Upper West Side only half a block from Central Park and the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, this highly coveted building offers a front row seat to the festivities of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and easy access to restaurants, shopping, museums, public transportation, and all 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
580
Median Asking Price
$1.84M
Median $/Sqft
$1,637
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
45
Price Reduced
22%
Sold (30 Days)
62
Median Sale Price
$1.89M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/18/26, 11:46 AM EST
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Location
40 W 77TH Street #5E, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cathleen Carmody
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