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489 AMSTERDAM Avenue #3S
Closed For Sale Co-op

$500,000

$714 per sq ft

489 AMSTERDAM Avenue #3S

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10960938

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

1

Bath

700

Sq. Ft.

1900

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 700 sq ft
Year Built 1900
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $434/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 3 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 5
View City
Exposure East,West
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1900
Living Area 700 sq ft
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 1214-0064-00489-000-000003S
Block/Lot 01214/0064

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 22, 2020 $599,000 -
Price Reduced Dec 4, 2024 $549,000 -8.3%
Currently May 9, 2026 $500,000 -8.9%

Description

PRIME WEST UPPER WEST SIDE LOCATION / 2 BLOCKS FROM CENTRAL PARK Deal fell through. Huge price reduction, priced to sell. Floor through two bedroom/one bathroom in a financially solid HDFC in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Here you have a double egress that gives you the flexibility of two entrances to the unit.
Imagine, leaving it as a two bedrooms apartment, or just creating a floor through loft with office space. The apartment features, 2 decorative fireplaces, high ceilings 9'.5" and 9 windows.
This gem of apartment with an incredibly low monthly maintenance, will need your TLC however.
Where in Manhattan you will find an apartment for under 550K with maintenance as low as $ 434.
It?s an attractive opportunity for first time home owners, or just young professionals.
This is a small non-elevator building, well maintained and run that gets its solid financials due to its commercial space.
Building allows sublets with board approval. Gift from parents allowed. Pets welcomed. Washer/Dryer allowed in unit.
No. 1 and C, B trains are close by. Amsterdam Avenue is a trendy Avenue with great restaurants and shops.
Estimated renovation is at $ 80,000 - done by professional contractor/designer. Charts and design is available
upon request.

Showings are daily and by appointment or during open house hours...

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building None Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

None

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 9
Stories 5
Style WalkUp

Financial Details

Maintenance $434/mo
Original Price $599,000
Sale Price $500,000
Previous Price $549,000

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

582

Median Asking Price

$1.78M

Median $/Sqft

$1,701

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

37%

Sold (30 Days)

84

Median Sale Price

$1.71M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/9/26, 2:43 PM EST

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Location

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489 AMSTERDAM Avenue #3S, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1891
Year Built
135 years old
5
Floors
8
Residential Units
C2-7A
Zoning District
Walk-Up Apartments Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $1,877,850
Land Value: $1,228,500
Exemptions: $1,389,536

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

Lot Area: 2,271 SF
Building Area: 9,020 SF
Built FAR: 3.97
Allowed FAR: 7.52

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 $434 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 700 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1900, making it approximately 126 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

At the current list price of $500,000 for 700 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $714. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS10960938
First Listed: 1/18/2022
On Market: 12/22/2020
Price Changed: 12/4/2024
Closed: 4/6/2022
Contract Date: 2/23/2021

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Timothy Rettaliata

Listing Contact: (718) 832-4151

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RLS at REBNY

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