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Listed: Mar 22, 2023

Last Price Change: -6.9% ($50,000) on Sep 15

Days on Market: 263

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)

Doorman: PT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $1,810 ($2.46/ft²)

Total Taxes & Fees: $1,810 ($2.46/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,522

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $5,332 ($7.25/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($168,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

A spacious foyer greets you in this oversized one bedroom home in a well kept pre-war, elevator co-op located on one of the Upper West Side’s most sought after blocks. Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, great closet space and an very functional layout. The windowed eat-in kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances while the windowed bathroom updates have retained the prewar charm.

The extra-large living room has beamed ceilings and recessed lighting and the spacious bedroom has dual exposures offering peaceful quiet throughout the day.

The building offers a part-time doorman, video intercom, laundry room and bicycle storage and is close to Central Park, the building has recently undergone a big hallway and stairwell renovation. The American Museum of Natural History, excellent restaurants, all major transportation, and great shopping including Fairway, Citarella and Zabars!

About 157 West 79th Street

157 West 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 57, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Attractive 2 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Very Little 3 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1911
59 Apartments
12 Floors

Building Amenities

PT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator

About this Building

Pros

Attractive pre-war building
Live-in super
Very close to American Museum of Natural History
Close to famous stores on Broadway and excellent stretch of sidewalk cafes on Amsterdam Avenue
Very good public transportation
Sidewalk landscaping and seating
Canopied entrance with lanterns
Doorman
Close to Subway

Cons

No garage
Step-up entrance
No health club

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Subways

at Broadway 0.15 miles

at Central Park West 0.29 miles

at Broadway 0.40 miles

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