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878 West End Avenue
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

878 West End Avenue

This attractive 15-story Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style building was erected in 1923 and converted to a cooperative in 1978, featuring 60 apartments and a two-story limestone base with a canopied entrance. Located on a quiet stretch of West End Avenue, the building is convenient to public transportation, Riverside Park, and improving neighborhood shopping.

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Overview of 878 West End Avenue

Located at 878 West End Avenue, this Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style building was designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela and completed in 1923. Converted to a cooperative in 1978, it features 60 apartments across 15 stories, characterized by a two-story limestone base and a canopied entrance. The building is well-maintained, with a newly renovated lobby and amenities including a live-in superintendent, full-time porter, and central laundry facilities.

Residents enjoy spacious layouts with abundant natural light, thanks to multiple exposures and large windows. Common features in many apartments include high ceilings, hardwood floors, and renovated kitchens equipped with modern appliances. Notable units, such as the penthouses and corner apartments, often boast stunning skyline views and unique architectural details that reflect the building's pre-war charm.

Situated just one block from Riverside Park, the location offers easy access to public transportation, including the 1, 2, and 3 subway lines. The surrounding neighborhood is vibrant, with a variety of shopping and dining options, making it a desirable area for both families and professionals. The building is pet-friendly and allows for pied-Ă -terre arrangements, enhancing its appeal to a diverse range of residents.

While the building has housed various notable residents, specific celebrity names were not provided in the current data. However, its prestigious design and prime location continue to attract individuals seeking a blend of classic New York charm and modern convenience.

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1910
Converted: 1987
Apartments
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
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  1. 1
at Broadway and 104th 0.07 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway and 95th 0.40 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.49 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Italian Renaissance-palazzo style facade
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Convenient public transportation
  • One block from Riverside Park
  • Close to Subway
  • Fairly far north
  • No health club
  • No sundeck
  • No garage
  • No concierge
  • Protruding air-conditioners

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
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54
CITYREALTY
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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "handsome pre-war" building boasts a "beautiful lobby" and sits in an "enviable location" just "steps from Riverside Park" and "around the corner" from the 1 train. The "financially sound" co-op has completed "all major capital improvements" and offers a "pet-friendly" environment. Its "prime Upper West Side" position provides "easy access" to shopping and transportation, while falling within the "sought-after PS 75 school district".

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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