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145 West 79th Street
Last updated on Nov 28, 2025

The Manchester,
145 West 79th Street

The Manchester House is a doorman cooperative designed by Emery Roth, located near the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. The building allows co-purchasing, guarantors, and pets.

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Overview of The Manchester at 145 West 79th Street

The Manchester is a distinguished doorman co-op designed by renowned architect Emery Roth, located just steps from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Built in 1926 and converted to a co-op in 1979, this elegant 16-story building features 64 apartments, showcasing classic pre-war architecture with terracotta decorative elements and a welcoming step-down lobby. The building allows co-purchasing, guarantors, and pets, making it a versatile choice for residents.

Common apartment features include high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and windowed kitchens and bathrooms. Many units offer multiple exposures, providing ample natural light and city views. Notable amenities include a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, and common storage, all situated in a vibrant Upper West Side neighborhood filled with restaurants, cafes, and convenient public transportation options.

Residents enjoy a peaceful environment on a beautifully landscaped block, with easy access to cultural landmarks and recreational spaces. The building's proximity to both Central Park and Riverside Park enhances its appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. With a strong financial standing and low maintenance fees, The Manchester remains a desirable option for those seeking a quintessential New York City living experience.

Doorman
Part Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1919
Apartments
Floors
16
Neighborhood
Min Down
25%

Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
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at Broadway 0.18 miles
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at Central Park West 0.26 miles
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at Broadway 0.40 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Attractive pre-war building
  • Very close to American Museum of Natural History
  • Close to famous stores on Broadway and excellent stretch of sidewalk cafes on Amsterdam Avenue.
  • Nice architectural details
  • Very good public transportation
  • Sidewalk landscaping and seating
  • Close to Subway
  • No garage
  • Protruding air conditioners
  • Step-down lobby
  • No health club

CityRealty Rating

21
/44
Architecture
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24
/36
Location
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9
/39
Features
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CITYREALTY
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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