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SOLD FOR $2,380,000

· Closed February 8, 2017

685 W End Avenue #12EF
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,380,000

685 W End Avenue #12EF

Upper West Side, Manhattan

685 WEST END AVENUE

MLS® #RLS10039030

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,960/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 12
View City
Exposure East,North,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street 93RD & 94TH
Year Built 1928
Parking Garage Available
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1252-0050-00685-000-00012EF

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 9, 2016 $2,375,000 -
Currently May 7, 2026 $2,380,000 +0.2%

Description

Apartment 12EF at 685 West End Avenue is an exceptionally bright, high-floor corner (un)classic 6-room home boasting the best of early 20th century scale and detail. Beautiful open City, blue sky and Hudson River views are showcased from nearly every room! Spectacular sunsets are guaranteed. Ideally positioned in one of the Upper West Sides fine full-service buildings centrally located surrounded by all the best the area has to offer. The flexible layout was combined to create a wonderful flow with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, an open side-by-side living room and formal dining room, a windowed kitchen, an entry foyer and exceptional closet storage throughout. Original details include beamed ceilings, original parquet floors, and crown moldings. The sunny kitchen features abundant cabinet and pantry storage and counter space and includes a dishwasher. The master suite resides on a corner facing both west and north and exposes big blue sky, open city, Riverside Park and exceptional River views. The master bathroom boasts a large dressing room with great storage space. The spacious second bedroom features a huge walk-in closet and a large full bathroom in the adjacent hallway. The front or third bedroom offers flexibility in its utility and is currently configured as a guest bedroom/home office with a half bathroom and stunning River views from two windows. Two exposures, oversized windows and brilliant River views only enhance the scale and keep the home bright and airy throughout. This lovely apartment offers an extraordinary opportunity to create the home of your dreams in a superb Upper West Side location and elegant full-service building with a furnished and landscaped roof deck with panoramic city and River views. The building is a wonderful residential community and is exceptionally well-maintained and financially sound.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Building Terrace

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,960/mo
Original Price $2,375,000
Sale Price $2,380,000
Previous Price $2,375,000

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

578

Median Asking Price

$1.78M

Median $/Sqft

$1,584

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

23

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

82

Median Sale Price

$1.83M

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Location

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685 W End Avenue #12EF, Upper West Side, New York County • Near 93RD & 94TH

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1928
Year Built
98 years old
15
Floors
96
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Riverside-West End Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $14,534,100
Land Value: $1,858,500
Exemptions: $22,900

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

Lot Area: 12,583 SF
Building Area: 156,303 SF
Built FAR: 12.42
Allowed FAR: 10

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 $2,960 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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.

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: RLS10039030
First Listed: 9/9/2016
Price Changed: 2/8/2017
Closed: 2/8/2017
Contract Date: 9/9/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deanna Kory

Listing Contact: (917) 991-2657

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