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118 W 79TH Street #9B
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118 W 79TH Street #9B

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20032869

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,444/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 9 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Floor 9 of 14
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Pets Yes
Year Built 1929
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01150/0037

Description

CLASSIC SIX SPONSOR UNIT - NO BOARD APPROVAL

Pre-War Charm Flexible Layout Prime Museum Block

A rare sponsor unit offering at 118 West 79th Street, Apartment 9B is a classic six residence filled with natural light, pre-war charm, and abundant potential, offered with no board approval required.

This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features a gracious entry foyer, expansive living and dining areas, and oversized windows with open north and west exposures showcasing views of West 79th Street and beautiful skyline. With 9-foot ceilings and generously scaled rooms, the layout offers flexibility and flow, perfect for both entertaining and everyday living.

The floorplan can easily accommodate a fourth bedroom or be reimagined to create a large eat-in kitchen with space for a washer and dryer. The home is in overall good condition and ready to be customized to suit your lifestyle.

Designed by Emery Roth in 1925, 118 West 79th Street is an elegant, full-service cooperative located on the coveted Museum block. The building offers a full-time doorman, fitness room, landscaped patio, private storage, bike room, live-in superintendent, and in-apartment mail delivery.

Ideally situated near Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, tons of schools, transportation, and Columbus Avenue dining and shopping.

Pets, washer/dryers, and central A/C are permitted. Showings are by appointment only.

Showings by appointment only.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 49
Stories 14
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,444/mo
Original Price $2,699,000
Sale Price $2,525,000
Previous Price $2,699,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant 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

531

Median Asking Price

$1.59M

Median $/Sqft

$1,509

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

75

Median Sale Price

$1.45M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/24/26, 1:32 PM EST

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118 W 79TH Street #9B, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS20032869
First Listed: 6/24/2025
On Market: 6/24/2025
Price Changed: 10/7/2025
Closed: 10/6/2025
Contract Date: 6/24/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - JENNIFER L KALISH

Listing Contact: (917) 273-2330

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RLS at REBNY

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