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44 West 77th Street - Upper West Side
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44 West 77th Street

44 West 77th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Upper West Side, between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue  Map

  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (1)
  • All Units in Building (32)
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Overview of 44 West 77th Street

44 West 77th Street, completed in 1909, is a Neo-Gothic masterpiece designed by the celebrated architectural firm Harde & Short, who were also responsible for the ornate Alwyn Court. The 14-story building was originally developed by Walter Russell to house both traditional apartments and high-ceiling artist studios, including a notable 44-foot-long double-height unit created for sculptor Karl Bitter.

The building's original façade was an extraordinary example of Gothic Revival architecture, featuring elaborate terracotta ornamentation inspired by 15th-century Belgian civic architecture and French church designs. While much of its spectacular ornamental work was unfortunately removed in the 1940s, including a minaret and large triangular Gothic screen, the building retains its impressive groin-vaulted lobby and some of its original architectural character.

The property has an interesting ownership history, opening initially as a cooperative with rental units, converting to full rental during the Depression following mortgage foreclosure, and returning to cooperative status in 1965. Today, the 32-unit building maintains full-service amenities including a doorman, resident manager, storage facilities, bike room, playroom, and gymnasium.

Situated directly across from the American Museum of Natural History's south façade, the building enjoys a prime Upper West Side location less than a block from Central Park. The property benefits from proximity to Columbus Avenue's restaurants and boutiques, with convenient access to public transportation including cross-town bus service and the 81st Street subway station.

Year Built
1909
Apartments
32
Floors
14
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Interested in off-market listings at 44 West 77th Street? Some previously listed residences might be available – contact us for insider details on potential opportunities!

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Nearby Subways

  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.21 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.34 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.34 miles

Carter’s Review

"The design of Manhattan apartment buildings has been dominated by relatively few architects.

Herbert Spencer Harde and R. Thomas Short first came to fame for The Red House at 350 West 85th Street, a lovely, low-rise Elizabethan-style apartment building that was completed in 1903 and was followed three years later from the much larger building at 45 East 66th Street in a related style."
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Pros & Cons

  • Large apartments
  • Close to many restaurants and boutiques on Columbus Avenue
  • Half a block from Central Park
  • Nice views of Manhattan Square and the American Museum of Natural History across the street
  • Doorman
  • Impressive- vaulted lobby
  • High ceilings
  • Close to Subway
  • Pet friendly building
  • Full amenities including bike room, storage, gym, and playroom
  • Live-in resident manager
  • No garage
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Historic Gothic facade partially stripped in 1940s, missing original ornate details
  • No health club

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
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26
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
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  • 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

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

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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