SOLD FOR $1,500,000
· Closed February 2, 2023
157 W 79th Street #7-AE
MLS® #RLS10835089
Listing by Compass
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1911
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jul 14, 2020 | $1,500,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Feb 2, 2023 | $1,525,000 | +1.7% |
Description
RENOVATED SOULFUL SPACE-LOVER'S DREAM
Upgraded, Handsome Home in a Classic, Museum Park Block Building with New Halls & Lobby
Room For All Of Life's Growing Needs
Mindfully renovated, with a stylish eye and practical heart, this well scaled, high-ceilinged, South-facing, big-windowed, quiet, cheerful, thoughtful pre-war home has it all:
-A large and elegant living room with good looking, useful built-ins. This comfortable room is ideal for easy-living and entertaining.
-A windowed, designer kitchen with ample stone counters, top-shelf appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero, good fixtures, and handsome cabinetry.
-A smart and open-plan dining area off of the cook's kitchen and right by the gracious living room.
-Two king-sized bedrooms both with supreme closet space both with room enough for sitting areas and sizable furniture. Comfortable and big, these well-scaled rooms are flexible and allow you to stretch out.
-Two gorgeous, custom, designer, windowed baths with top-end fixtures. One is en suite to its big bedroom and boasts dual sinks and a step-in shower. The other lovely windowed bath serves as the guest bath just off of the 2nd large bedroom and features a tub with shower.
-A well-planned foyer with good closets and easy-to-love built-ins, plus a major custom hall closet system that serves all of life's growing needs very well.
In today's work-from-home, school-from-home, cook-from-home, exercise-from-home world, this flexible residence is the perfect setting for you to thrive from home. Seconds from Museum Park, and minutes from Central and Riverside Parks, life here couldn't be more convenient and lovely.
If space is your goal, and a prime park-side location close to every area shopping, dining, fitness, and cultural destination is a must (not to mention a plethora of easy transportation options), then this stand-out residence will certainly impress and inspire you.
Perfectly perched in its well-served, pet-friendly, pre-war building with new lobby and halls, this Upper Westside beauty is a rare residential opportunity indeed.
Welcome home.
FLIP TAX: 1% of Purchase Price Paid by Purchaser
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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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579
Median Asking Price
$1.59M
Median $/Sqft
$1,471
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
27
Price Reduced
27%
Sold (30 Days)
80
Median Sale Price
$1.85M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/5/26, 7:38 AM EST
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157 W 79th Street #7-AE, Upper West Side, New York County • Near Columbus Avenue/Amsterdam Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,818 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1911, making it approximately 115 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 mcoste@kwnyc.com. 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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