SOLD FOR $1,325,000
· Closed September 6, 2023
164 W 79TH Street #6A
MLS® #RLS10896241
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1925
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1925)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 20, 2023 | $1,379,000 | - |
| Currently | May 3, 2026 | $1,325,000 | -3.9% |
Description
Located on a coveted Museum of Natural History block, this completely renovated 2 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom home resides at 164 West 79th Street, a highly sought after and long-established prewar cooperative building. Sun-filled and quiet with open city views, this lovely apartment offers a large southern facing living room with basket weave oak parquet floors and a separate large dining area, a windowed renovated kitchen with granite countertops, Subzero fridge, stainless appliances & a crackled tile backsplash, and 1.5 windowed fully renovated baths. 2 large bedrooms (MBR has a SW corner exposure), 6 closets, 9' beamed ceilings, south & west exposures, and intact prewar details complete this wonderful home! The building offers a part-time doorman (8am-12am weekdays,12pm-12am weekends), resident superintendent, a planted & furnished roof deck with spectacular city views, lush private garden with BBQ, bin and bike storage, children's playroom, a central laundry room, pets are welcome and pied-a-terre is case-by-case. Best Westside location, close to Central & Riverside Park, multiple grocery options (Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, Trader Joe, Whole Foods, & Columbus Avenue Greenmarket), cultural offerings (Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Hayden Planetarium, Children's Museum, JCC), adjacent Citi Bikes, and numerous restaurant and transportation options (#1,2,3, B & C subways, and the crosstown bus nearby).
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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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
579
Median Asking Price
$1.95M
Median $/Sqft
$1,705
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
31
Price Reduced
22%
Sold (30 Days)
79
Median Sale Price
$1.81M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/3/26, 8:22 AM EST
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164 W 79TH Street #6A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near COLUMBUS AVENUE and AMSTERDAM AVENUE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,259 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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