SOLD FOR $2,115,000
· Closed April 26, 2018
171 W 79TH Street #41
MLS® #RLS10051034
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
N/A
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Nov 16, 2017 | $2,300,000 | - |
| Currently | Apr 28, 2026 | $2,115,000 | -8.0% |
Description
Located less than a block from the Museum of Natural History, this mint, newly renovated and chic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has wonderful southern light all day, high ceilings, restored original detail, and beautiful hardwood floors.
Upon entering the apartment, to the left, is a crisp and clean new windowed kitchen outfitted with solid wood white lacquered cabinets, stone counters, high end stainless steel appliances and even a new washer/dryer. The spacious living room is over 20' long and has bright, tree-top , southern exposures onto 79th Street. A large formal dining space will accommodate large scale dining and is ideally positioned off the living room to create an open, expansive space to entertain.
Accessed off the living room is the bedroom wing that offers three generous bedrooms and two pristine, windowed full bathrooms. All bedrooms have custom closets and offer lovely natural light and pleasant views. This superb home also offers the convenience of through-wall air conditioning for year-round comfort.
171 West 79th Street is a pet-friendly, prewar cooperative with a live-in super and doorman. Perfectly located, this building is in close proximity to Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, highly rated public and private schools, and the best Upper West Side shopping and dining.
Features & Amenities
Interior Features
Building Information
Financial Details
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
585
Median Asking Price
$1.59M
Median $/Sqft
$1,456
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
35
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
79
Median Sale Price
$1.80M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/28/26, 5:07 PM EST
Similar Listings in Upper West Side
View All
Active
313 W 102nd Street
Single Family Residence • RLS #RLS20053958
Active
229 W 97th Street #2D
Co-op • RLS #RLS20087195
Active
165 W 66th Street #6W
Co-op • RLS #RLS20082591
Active
111 W 89TH Street #PHA
Condo • RLS #RLS20087232
Active
118 RIVERSIDE Drive #7D
Co-op • RLS #RLS20081496
Active
249 W 99TH Street
Single Family Residence • RLS #RLS20087335
Browse More NYC Properties
In This Neighborhood
By Property Type
By Borough
Location
171 W 79TH Street #41, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Collumbus/Amsterdam
Floor Plans
Building Information
Official NYC property records for this building
Tax & Assessment
Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.
Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)
Want help estimating ownership costs or understanding building compliance? Let's discuss
Listing Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) via Trestle API. Updated in real-time.
Building Data
NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning. Updated quarterly.
Market Data
RLS® at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York). Live data updated in real-time.
Map & Location
OpenStreetMap contributors via Leaflet. Geocoding via Nominatim.
All data is provided for informational purposes only and should be independently verified. See our Data Sources Policy for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,247 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
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.
Have a question not answered here?
(917) 416-7433Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Lisa Lippman
Listing Contact: (212) 588-5606
Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board of New York's Residential Listing Service (the "RLS"). The information contained in this listing has not been verified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property. This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., all rights reserved. This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.
Broker Commission Disclosure: Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.
RLS Data display by Keller Williams NYC. Data last updated on 4/28/2026 at 9:07 PM UTC