Last updated on May 18, 2026

The Wellston,
161 West 75th Street

The Wellston, built in 1928 and designed by Rosario Candela, is a full-service building with amenities like a doorman and bike room. Located at 161 West 75th Street on the Upper West Side, it offers easy access to parks, dining, and transportation. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (1)
Recent Sales (11)
All Units in Building (130)

Include In-Contract Listings (4)

Apt. 10A
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3 beds

3 baths

$2,150,000

Apr 26, 2026

23 days

#10A: $2,150,000 - 3 beds

in contract

#4D: $2,895,000 - 3 beds

in contract

#13A: $2,750,000 - 3 beds

in contract

#13E: $1,950,000 - 2 beds

in contract

#8H: $1,995,000 - 2 beds

#10A: $2,150,000 - 3 beds

Apt. 3H

2 beds

2 baths

$1,999,990 -11.1%

$2,250,000

Mar 26, 2026

Apt. 13B

2 beds

2 baths

$1,929,584

Dec 10, 2025

Apt. 6F

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,929,584

Sep 8, 2025

Apt. 8C

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400,000 -6.7%

$1,500,000

Jul 14, 2025

Apt. 4GH

4 beds

3 baths

$4,050,000

$4,500,000

Feb 18, 2025

Apt. 6GH7G

4 beds

5.5 baths

$6,145,000

Dec 10, 2024

Apt. 6E

2 beds

2 baths

$2,105,650

Sep 10, 2024

Apt. 3J

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450,000

May 30, 2024

Apt. 12A

3 beds

3 baths

$3,250,000

May 21, 2024

Apt. 10C

$1,300,000

Apr 18, 2024

Apt. 13E

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900,000

$1,998,000

Oct 28, 2022

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Overview of The Wellston at 161 West 75th Street

The Wellston, designed by the renowned architect Rosario Candela and developed by Anthony A. Paterno, is a distinguished pre-war cooperative located at 161 West 75th Street in the Upper West Side. Completed in 1928, this 15-story building features approximately 130 co-op apartments and offers a full suite of amenities including a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, and rentable storage. Residents enjoy proximity to Central Park, Riverside Park, and the 72nd Street subway hub, providing convenient access to the 1, 2, and 3 train lines.

The apartments at The Wellston are characterized by their classic pre-war charm, featuring high ceilings, solid oak floors, and decorative moldings. Many units boast windowed kitchens and baths, with modern upgrades such as Sub-Zero and Gaggenau appliances, custom cabinetry, and luxurious finishes like Carrara marble and Dornbracht fixtures. The building also offers a furnished rooftop deck with stunning city views, a resident courtyard garden, and a central laundry room.

Notable for its architectural details, The Wellston includes a limestone base, decorative balconies, and a prominent cornice. The building is pet-friendly and allows up to 80% financing, with a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. Its location is ideal for enjoying the vibrant Upper West Side lifestyle, with easy access to gourmet supermarkets, fine dining, and cultural landmarks such as the Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Center.

Overall, The Wellston offers a blend of historic elegance and modern convenience, making it a desirable residence for those seeking quintessential Upper West Side living.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1925

Apartments

130 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)

Min Down

25%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Intercom
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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at Broadway 0.20 miles

at Central Park West 0.39 miles

Pros & Cons

Designed by Rosario Candela
Doormen
Tenant storage
Bicycle room
Central laundry room
Garden
Close to Subway
Great Roof Deck

No garage
No fitness center

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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RATING

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
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This "gracious" 1928 Candela-designed landmark on the Upper West Side offers "old-world charm" with its "meticulously maintained" lobby and "white-glove" 24-hour doorman service. While "light on amenities," the building compensates with "massive closets" and a "financially sound" operation ("no flip tax!"). The "remarkably flexible" board makes renovations "a breeze," while the "prime" location puts you steps from Central Park, Lincoln Center and "foodie heaven" (Zabar's, Citarella). "Traditional" features like through-wall AC restrictions maintain the building's architectural integrity, while the "reasonable" 25% down requirement makes it more accessible than typical UWS co-ops.

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Price/Room (Est)

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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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Alternate Addresses

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172-176 West 76th Street
174 West 76 Street
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