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The Dorset, 150 West 79th Street, #6A

$1,650,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
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136 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jan 17, 2024
    Days on Market: 136
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)
    Doorman: PT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $3,059
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $8,417
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $11,476
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($412,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

A superbly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence at 150 West 79th Street in the heart of the historic Upper West Side. Upon entering you are met with a gracious foyer which leads to an expansive living room with northern exposures offering quintessential Upper West Side landmark views. The living room is large enough for multiple furniture layouts and comfortable living and entertaining.

An expansive separate dining area is the perfect setting for the largest of dinner parties. The windowed kitchen has been renovated to perfection featuring the best, high-end stainless-steel appliances, solid wood custom cabinetry, and gleaming white Caesarstone counters. The kitchen is open to both the living room and dining area boasting a breakfast bar for casual meals. The split bedroom layout is ideal.

The corner primary suite features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a charming Juliet balcony. This comfortable room easily accommodates a king size bed, nightstands, and a home office. An outfitted dressing room leads to the luxurious windowed primary bath which rivals any spa with stunning marble floors, a deep soaking tub, a custom floating vanity, and an abundance of additional storage for your convenience.

The second bedroom is generous in size and features a large closet, north-facing windows and a perfectly finished windowed, en-suite bath with a large rain shower, a custom floating vanity, and classic floor-to-ceiling white subway tiling. Other features of this lovely residence include charming pre-war details like new solid wood floors, tall ceilings, a washer/dryer, windows in every room and a tremendous amount of closets and storage. The Dorset is a well-established, pre-war cooperative featuring two huge outdoor spaces; a gorgeous, furnished roof deck with incredible views of the city, and a garden with dining tables as well as a separate play area. Residents enjoy the benefits of a part-time door staff (4 pm-12 am), a resident manager, a full-time porter (8 am – 4pm), individual storage units, a bike room, and a central laundry area.

The location is surrounded by the best of the Upper West Side including the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the best restaurants and shopping including Fairway, Zabar’s, Trader Joe’s, and Citarella, the Columbus Avenue Farmers Market and all modes of public transportation. 75% financing allowed.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Compass

Pricing History

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About The Dorset, 150 West 79th Street

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The Dorset, 150 West 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 56, 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

21
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
11
Out of 39
=
56
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 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:
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:
Minimal but Attractive 2 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:
None 0 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

Building Amenities

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

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Pros
  • Attractive- pre-war building
  • Very close to the American Museum of Natural History
  • Close to famous stores on Broadway and excellent stretch of sidewalk cafes on Amsterdam Avenue
  • Attractive wrought-iron balconies
  • Very good public transportation
  • Sidewalk landscaping and seating
  • Canopied entrance
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • Step-up entrance
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.16 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.29 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.37 miles

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