SOLD FOR $2,100,000
· Closed March 4, 2022
171 W 79TH Street #72
MLS® #RLS10759146
Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
3
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1920
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South,West facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1920)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Dec 9, 2021 | $2,195,000 | - |
| Currently | May 14, 2026 | $2,100,000 | -4.3% |
Description
Reimagine this primed pre-war home which offers a classic layout for easy everyday living or entertaining. Enter the home through a foyer leading into an inviting oversized living room with beamed ceilings and southern exposures. The foyer can be repurposed as a formal dining space if flexing the layout to include a third bedroom. The windowed kitchen is ready for customization and offers space for half bath or potential in-unit laundry. The oversized primary bedroom which comfortably fits a king-sized bed, multiple closets, and full bath en-suite. Finishing the home are new windows and newly refinished hardwood flooring throughout.
171 West 79th Street is a pet-friendly building with a doorman and live-in super. Located on the famous West 79th Street Museum block and offers convenient access to all major transportation. Only steps away from he Museum of Natural History and Central Park, plus a variety of restaurants and boutique shops that line Columbus Avenue. Sponsor unit so no board approval. 80% financing permitted and sold as is. W/D permitted in unit.
Showings by appointment only.
Building Information
Financial Details
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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592
Median Asking Price
$1.69M
Median $/Sqft
$1,531
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
37
Price Reduced
29%
Sold (30 Days)
89
Median Sale Price
$1.80M
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171 W 79TH Street #72, 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 $2,556 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1920, making it approximately 106 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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