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171 West 79th Street, #52

$2,350,000 | 3 beds, 2 baths
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24 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 10, 2024
    Days on Market: 24
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)
    Doorman: PT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $2,816
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $13,004
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,820
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($470,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Apartment Features: This large, bright, and renovated prewar 3 bedroom apartment boasts high ceilings, a large loft-like living space, and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. The unit is flooded with natural Southern light and has a perfectly flowing floor plan with separate living and sleeping areas.
  • Modern Amenities: The apartment comes with an in-unit washer and dryer, and a new kitchen equipped with Bosch stainless steel appliances. The building is pet-friendly and offers amenities such as resident storage, a washer/dryer in the building, an elevator, a canopied entrance, and concierge service.
  • Spacious Bedrooms: The apartment features large bedrooms that can comfortably fit king-sized beds, providing ample space for relaxation and rest.
  • Prime Location: Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, on the famous West 79th Street Museum block, the apartment is steps away from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. It also offers convenient access to all major transportation, including close proximity to the subway.
  • Vibrant Neighborhood: The apartment is close to a variety of restaurants and boutique shops on Columbus Avenue, famous stores on Broadway, and an excellent stretch of sidewalk cafes on Amsterdam Avenue. The building itself is an attractive pre-war structure with sidewalk landscaping and seating.
  • Stunning Views: The apartment offers a river view, adding to the overall appeal and providing a serene environment within the bustling city.

Description

LARGE & BRIGHT RENOVATED PREWAR 3 BEDROOM WITH W/D IN UNIT! Welcome to the highly sought after 171 West 79th Street Co-op. This true 3 bedroom/2 bathroom located in the heart of the Upper West Side simply has it all.

As you enter, you’re greeted by high ceilings and a large loft like living space measuring approximately 34 feet long that is flooded with natural Southern light. The large room is comfortably set up for proper dining and living room. The windows look out toward the bright and quiet, tree topped double wide 79th Street.The new kitchen is equipped with Bosch stainless steel appliances, a vented washer/dryer, and a window.

The floor plan of this home flows perfectly with all the bedrooms on the right wing for separate living and sleeping. All 3 bedrooms are extremely large and can comfortably fit king sized beds with furniture. Gorgeous hard wood floors lay throughout the unit.

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.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About 171 West 79th Street

53

171 West 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 53, 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

19
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
10
Out of 39
=
53
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 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:
Partially Visible 1 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:
No Consistency 0 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:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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

Building Amenities

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

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Pros
  • 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
  • Very good public transportation
  • Sidewalk landscaping and seating
  • Canopied Entrance
  • Concierge
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No Garage
  • Inconsistent Fenestration
  • Step-up entrance
  • No Health Club
  • No Balconies
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Subways

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.14 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.31 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.40 miles

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