Milton Coste

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128 W 78TH Street #5R
Closed For Sale Co-op

$349,000

128 W 78TH Street #5R

Upper West Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10986534

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1910
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $750/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 5 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: Park Greenbelt
  • Style: WalkUp architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 1
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 5
View Park Greenbelt
Pets Yes
Year Built 1910
Architectural Style WalkUp
Basement Other
Parcel # 1149-0145-00128-000-000005R
Block/Lot 01149/0145

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 3, 2023 $349,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 6, 2024 $364,000 +4.3%

Description

Brownstone Studio w/Great Light! If you have been searching for that special Brownstone studio with terrific light in a financially healthy building with no one living above you then you have found your dream home! This apartment is on the top floor( 4 flights up) of a Brownstone, walk up building, on West 78th street between Columbus and Amsterdam, one of the loveliest blocks on the UWS. It has a brand new kitchen and an updated bathroom as well as a spacious living room that gets direct south light, all day long. The building itself has a wonderful roof deck just one floor up that is seldom used by the tenants in the building. The maintenance is only $750 a month and the building has no underlying mortgage. W/D allowed with Board approval. Please call today to see this apartment. Sorry but dogs are not allowed here. Subletting is case by case but the building does NOT want investors and you must live there before subletting.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building None

Exterior Features

None

Building Information

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

Financial Details

Maintenance $750/mo
Sale Price $349,000
Previous Price $364,000

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

581

Median Asking Price

$1.50M

Median $/Sqft

$1,492

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

79

Median Sale Price

$1.81M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 5:21 AM EST

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Location

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128 W 78TH Street #5R, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $100,860
Land Value: $22,260
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,870 SF
Building Area: 1,512 SF
Built FAR: 0.53
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 $750 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1910, making it approximately 116 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.

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: RLS10986534
First Listed: 8/3/2023
On Market: 8/3/2023
Price Changed: 3/6/2024
Closed: 7/12/2024
Contract Date: 8/3/2023

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Suzanne Zinsel

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2388

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