78 W 85th Street #5C
MLS® #RLS10945475
Listing by Compass
Studio
1
Bath
438
Sq. Ft.
1900
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: West facing
- Character: Pre-war building (1900)
Property Details
Description
This Prewar Condominium Alcove Studio Makes a Lucrative Investment Property! Nestled on a pretty tree-lined park block and bursting with prewar character and charm, this fully renovated, loft-like, condo features bright, unobstructed western views, exposed brick, high 10-foot ceilings, incredibly LOW common charges and taxes, and makes a perfect home or lucrative investment. The boutique "Iris Condominium" was built around 1900 with 52 units, and features an elegant mahogany lobby, elevator, live-in super, and laundry in the building. Dogs not permitted. Furniture is virtually staged. Apartment Features: - Renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, undermount sink, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel range and hood, full-size fridge, and microwave - Exposed brick exudes character & charm - Flexible layout easily accommodates a Queen or King size bed; Ample Living Area; Additional Dining Alcove or Home Office adjacent to Kitchen - Hardwood floors throughout - Bright Western exposure with open city views - Loft-like 10-foot ceilings - Through-wall Air Conditioning - Lovely Crown Molding Building Features: - Elevator - Laundry in basement - Live-in super - Near to transportation (86th St B/C station is at the end of the block; #1 train just a few minutes' walk away at Broadway; 86th St Crosstown Buses are a block away) - Central Park access right at the end of your street! - Gristedes supermarket is directly across the street, with Trader Joes, Fairway, Zabar’s, and Whole Foods all within a few minutes walk and the best Upper West Side restaurants and bars right at your doorstep!
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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
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535
Median Asking Price
$1.77M
Median $/Sqft
$1,618
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
23
Price Reduced
28%
Sold (30 Days)
82
Median Sale Price
$1.68M
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Location
78 W 85th Street #5C, Upper West Side, New York County
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Listing Courtesy of Compass - Bahar Tavakolian
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