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SOLD FOR $3,750,000

Listed at $4,100,000 · Sold 8.5% below asking · Closed June 3, 2019

257 W 86th Street #3-4B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$4,100,000

$1,640 per sq ft

257 W 86th Street #3-4B

Upper West Side, Manhattan

257 W 86TH ST

MLS® #RLS10433800

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,500

Sq. Ft.

1909

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Year Built 1909
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,028/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 3 of 14

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Floor 3 of 14
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Exposure North,South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Broadway & West End Avenue
Year Built 1909
Living Area 2,500 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jan 3, 2018 $4,950,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 3, 2018 $4,495,000 -9.2%
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $4,100,000 -8.8%

Description

Your HAYSTACK is the Upper West Side and your NEEDLE is 257 West 86 Street, Apt 3-4B! You are weary of looking at offerings that all look the same. Here is a unique offering of grand size and splendor but with all the comforts you want in a home with the added plus of a full-service staff. Built in 1907 as artists ateliers, this home retains period details (beautiful woodwork and floors, Juliette balcony overlooking the massive double height living room with working fireplace) but has been updated with chefs kitchen (with washer and dryer and CENTRAL A/C. Formal dining room, 3-4 bedrooms 3 full baths, a huge amount of closet and storage space and much more. See it and be charmed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Building 257 W 86TH ST
Total Units 36
Stories 14
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,028/mo
Original Price $4,950,000
Sale Price $3,750,000
Previous Price $4,495,000

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

582

Median Asking Price

$1.77M

Median $/Sqft

$1,558

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

66

Median Sale Price

$1.88M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 7:41 AM EST

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Location

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257 W 86th Street #3-4B, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Broadway & West End Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
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Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1910
Year Built
116 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $97,860
Land Value: $30,360
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,503 SF
Building Area: 2,952 SF
Built FAR: 1.18
Allowed FAR: 0.75

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $5,028 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,500 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1909, making it approximately 117 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.

At the current list price of $4,100,000 for 2,500 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,640. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10433800
First Listed: 1/3/2018
Price Changed: 4/3/2018
Closed: 6/3/2019
Contract Date: 1/3/2018

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Rose Ann Nielsen

Listing Contact: (917) 509-3267

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