Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $417,500

· Closed October 20, 2020

Closed For Sale Co-op

$417,500

128 W 78TH Street #3A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10634959

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1886

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Lot Size 1,537 sq ft
Year Built 1886
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $498/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 2 of 4

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1886)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 2 of 4
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Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1886
Lot Size 1,537 sq ft

Description

Prewar charm, history and drama abound in this serene retreat in a premier Upper West Side location. This light-filled studio gem has soaring 11ft+/-ceilings, exposed brick wall, hardwood flooring and an over-sized arched window framing the picturesque tree-lined street. Be the first to use the newly renovated kitchen and bathroom in this unique home just 2 flights up in a lovely turn-of-the-century brownstone. Plenty of closets, an island with extra counter space for cooking, built-in shelves, a generous loft area for sleeping or storage and the extremely low maintenance makes for the perfect find. This self-managed, well run cooperative building with a roof deck, allows 75% financing and has a no pet policy. Located only a few blocks from Central Park, The Museum of Natural History, The New York Historical Society, numerous subways, crosstown buses and the best of stores and restaurants. A dream spot and space not to be missed.

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Total Units 8
Stories 4

Financial Details

Maintenance $498/mo
Original Price $430,000
Sale Price $417,500

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

577

Median Asking Price

$1.90M

Median $/Sqft

$1,667

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

40

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.89M

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128 W 78TH Street #3A, Upper West Side, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS10634959
First Listed: 5/26/2020
Closed: 10/20/2020
Contract Date: 6/1/2020

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Lisa Verdi

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