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SOLD FOR $1,200,000

· Closed January 20, 2022

164 W 79TH Street #3A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,200,000

164 W 79TH Street #3A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

164 W 79Th St. Corp

MLS® #RLS10751495

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,869/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 3 of 15

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 3 of 15
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street COLUMBUS AVENUE and AMSTERDAM AVENUE
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1150-0056-00164-000-000003A

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 7, 2021 $1,200,000 -
Currently May 14, 2026 $1,200,000 -

Description

Welcome to this sun-filled south-facing 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home located in a long-established and highly coveted classic pre-war cooperative built in the neo-Renaissance style by George Pelham in 1924. This charming, quiet, apartment offers a large south-facing living room overlooking beautiful tree lined townhouses allowing incredible sunlight to flood in. There is a separate large dining area and the kitchen has great counter space, storage and washer dryer unit. One may want to update the kitchen and bathrooms. The hallway creates privacy for the bedroom wing with 2 gracious sized bedrooms and lots of closet space. The 9' high beamed ceilings, south exposure, and intact prewar details complete this wonderful home! The hardwood flooring throughout is in excellent condition and there is through-the-wall AC.

164 West 79th Street has a live-in superintendent, a doorman serving each day from 8am to midnight, a children's playroom, a beautiful planted roof deck with stunning city views and BBQ, a common laundry room, bike storage and private storage bins (when available). Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome.

Superbly located between Central Park and Riverside Park with two major subway lines, 1,2,3, B,C and the crosstown bus. The American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Hayden Planetarium, Children's Museum and JCC are all close by and multiple grocery options; Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, & Columbus Avenue Greenmarket. This really is in the heart of the Upper West Side.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,869/mo
Sale Price $1,200,000

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

595

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,580

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

38

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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Location

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164 W 79TH Street #3A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near COLUMBUS AVENUE and AMSTERDAM AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1920
Year Built
106 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $90,420
Land Value: $19,620
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,296 SF
Building Area: 1,408 SF
Built FAR: 0.61
Allowed FAR: 1

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 $1,869 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

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.

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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10751495
First Listed: 9/7/2021
Price Changed: 9/7/2021
Closed: 1/20/2022
Contract Date: 9/7/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Leslie Singer

Listing Contact: (212) 588-5675

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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