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SOLD FOR $3,000,000

Listed at $3,400,000 · Sold 11.8% below asking · Closed May 12, 2016

305 W 86th Street #12A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,400,000

$1,545 per sq ft

305 W 86th Street #12A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10032016

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Elliman

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

2,200

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,240/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 12 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths null Full
Floor 12 of 17
Pets Yes
Cross Street W.E.A. & R.S.D.
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,200 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1248-0027-00305-000-000012A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 19, 2015 $3,500,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $3,400,000 -2.9%

Description

Just Listed! This is the one you've been waiting for and a must see! Incredible value and a stunning layout in the heart of the Upper West Side. This classic prewar 7 layout is very large and spacious and the light quality and character is unprecedented. The layout is approximately 2,200 SF and is currently configured as a three bedroom plus a maids room with three full baths. The layout is very flexible, well organized, adaptable and could even be a convertible 4 bedroom (see alternative Floor plan)! The rare and bright high floor apartment has 14 windows and enjoys, south, north, east and west light. The great room consisting of the family & living room plus a formal dining room offers floor through light and the proportions are incredible, as is the character from the molding to the decorative fireplace and the unique UWS charming sightlines! The gourmet windowed and well-appointed kitchen is renovated and features an island and stainless steel appliances. You even have the space for a W/D in the apartment which the building allows. 305 W. 86th street is a 49 unit boutique building with a very intimate and private feel as you only have 1 neighbor on the 12th floor. The building amenities include a live-in super, porter, private storage and an attended lobby / doorman daily from 8am-12midnight and pets are welcome. Located in a very prominent and prime Upper West Side location between West End Avenue and Riverside you can walk to grocery stores, shops, restaurants and many other numerous neighborhood amenities and the 1 train and the crosstown bus is only 1 block away. Schedule your showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,240/mo
Original Price $3,500,000
Sale Price $3,000,000
Previous Price $3,500,000

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

594

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,580

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

1

Median Sale Price

$19.34M

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Location

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305 W 86th Street #12A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near W.E.A. & R.S.D.

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2
Floor Plan 3

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1927
Year Built
99 years old
4
Floors
40
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $744,750
Land Value: $255,600
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 12,500 SF
Building Area: 36,329 SF
Built FAR: 2.91
Allowed FAR: 2

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 $5,240 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The listed interior living area is 2,200 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 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 $3,400,000 for 2,200 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,545. 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: RLS10032016
First Listed: 11/19/2015
Price Changed: 1/5/2016
Closed: 5/12/2016
Contract Date: 11/18/2015

Listing Courtesy of Elliman - Ariel Tavivian

Listing Contact: (212) 319-4109

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