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143 West 85th Street
Last updated on Apr 29, 2026

143 West 85th Street

143 West 85th Street is a five-story brownstone built in 1900 and converted to a co-op in 1971. Located on the Upper West Side, it's near Central Park, restaurants, and transportation options.

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Overview of 143 West 85th Street

143 West 85th Street is a five story brownstone built in 1900 and converted to a five unit cooperative in 1971. The building is self managed, with each of the five owners holding a board seat and sharing management responsibilities. Located on a tree lined block between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues, the building sits one block from Central Park and near the American Museum of Natural History. Amenities include bike storage and common laundry in the basement at no additional cost, with low monthly maintenance costs.

The building's units are characterized by their prewar charm and architectural details. Multiple apartments feature wood burning fireplaces, exposed brick walls, original exposed beams, and high ceilings ranging from 10 to 11 feet. Several units are duplexes with private outdoor spaces, including roof decks, terraces, and in one case, a private backyard garden. Renovated kitchens typically include high end appliances such as Sub-Zero refrigerators, Miele dishwashers, and Electrolux or Viking ranges, along with granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Many units also feature in-unit washer/dryer hookups or installations.

The cooperative has flexible policies that accommodate various ownership needs. Pets are permitted, and pied-Ă -terre use is allowed. The board considers most ownership structures, including gifting and parents buying with children. Subletting is permitted after an initial two year ownership period with board approval, and financing up to 80% is allowed. The location provides convenient access to multiple subway lines (1, B, and C trains at 86th Street) and numerous bus routes, along with nearby shopping at Trader Joe's, Zabar's, and Fairway Market, and dining options including Motorino, Good Enough to Eat, and Jacob's Beer Biscuit and Pickles.

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None
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Co-op
Year Built
1900
Converted: 1971
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5
Neighborhood
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20%

Amenities

  • Brownstone
  • Pre War
  • Walk Up
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
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  1. 1
at Broadway 0.17 miles
  1. B
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at Central Park West and 88th 0.29 miles

Pros & Cons

  • One block from Central Park
  • Historic 1900 brownstone building
  • Near American Museum of Natural History
  • Tree lined block
  • Multiple subway lines nearby (1, B, C trains)
  • High end appliances including Sub-Zero and Miele
  • Private outdoor spaces including roof decks and terraces
  • High ceilings up to 11 feet
  • Wood burning fireplaces
  • In-unit washer/dryer in many units
  • Exposed brick walls and original beams
  • Common laundry in basement at no cost
  • Bike storage included at no cost
  • Pied-Ă -terre use allowed
  • Pet friendly building
  • Low monthly maintenance costs
  • Subletting permitted after two years
  • Flexible board policies
  • 80% financing allowed
  • Walk up building with no elevator
  • Self managed cooperative requiring owner participation
  • Only 5 units in building

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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