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· Closed April 8, 2021

171 W 79th Street #142
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,295,000

171 W 79th Street #142

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10658921

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1920

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1920
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,608/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 14 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 14 of 15
View City
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
Year Built 1920
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1210-0005-00171-000-0000142
Block/Lot 1210/5

Description

PRICE REDUCTION! This beautifully renovated sun-filled home is rich in pre-war charm and elegance. The unit offers inviting space for both relaxing and entertaining. Throughout, large windows frame panoramic southern views of the cityscape and allow generous natural southern light to illuminate the space. The true gourmet renovated kitchen boasts top of the line appliances including Bosch and Sub Zero. The custom cabinets and shelves are accented by quality marble back splash and counter tops. Adjacent to the kitchen you will find the dining room with a custom glass feature allowing dinner guests to enjoy the city view. Both bathrooms are meticulously renovated and there is abundant closet space throughout. It's serene vibe is a great place to work from home and best of all, the in-unit washer and dryer. This spacious apartment is centrally located to all transportation (cross town bus and 1, B and C trains) and some of the Upper West Side's favorite restaurants and shops. It's also one block from Museum of Natural History.

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 $2,608/mo
Sale Price $2,295,000

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

564

Median Asking Price

$1.68M

Median $/Sqft

$1,558

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

65

Median Sale Price

$1.62M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/16/26, 12:28 PM EST

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171 W 79th Street #142, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10658921
First Listed: 1/19/2018
Price Changed: 2/5/2021
Closed: 4/8/2021
Contract Date: 8/17/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Annette Akers

Listing Contact: (773) 350-4811

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