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Last updated on Nov 28, 2025

The Claremont,
255 West 85th Street

The Claremont is a 21-story condominium with 65 units, completed in 1986 at 255 West 85th Street. It offers amenities like doorman service and a gym, and is situated in a prime Upper West Side location near parks, shops, and public transportation.

Recent Sales (7) $1,215 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (65)

Apt. 10AB

2 beds

2 baths

1,355 ft²

$1,600,000 -3%

$1,181

$1,650,000

Aug 11, 2025

Apt. 11C

1 bed

1 bath

728 ft²

$880,000 -1.7%

$1,209

$895,000

Jul 8, 2025

Apt. 4A

2 beds

2 baths

1,354 ft²

$1,650,000

$1,219

Jul 28, 2023

Apt. 6C

1 bed

1.5 baths

771 ft²

$1,325,000

$1,719

Nov 18, 2022

Apt. PH2B

2 beds

2 baths

1,140 ft²

$1,285,000 -19.4%

$1,127

$1,595,000

Sep 30, 2022

Apt. 7A

4 beds

3 baths

2,047 ft²

$2,325,000

$1,136

May 4, 2022

Apt. 5A

Studio

1 bath

650 ft²

$595,000 -3%

$915

$670,000

Apr 13, 2022

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Overview of The Claremont at 255 West 85th Street

The Claremont is a 21 story, red brick condominium tower at 255 West 85th Street, completed in the late 1980s. The mid block building features a two story limestone entrance surround leading to a bright lobby, and rises from a six story base to offer open views from upper floors. The building contains approximately 65 units and provides full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, residents' garden, and central laundry room.

Apartments at The Claremont tend to be generously proportioned with layouts reminiscent of prewar buildings. Common features include oversized master bedrooms with en suite marble bathrooms, walk-in closets, and in-unit washer/dryers. Many apartments have private balconies with open views, abundant built-in storage, and large windows that provide excellent natural light. Kitchens typically feature stainless steel appliances with ample cabinet space, while bathrooms often include double sinks and separate showers and tubs. The building's clean, modern interiors contrast with its traditional exterior.

The location on a quiet, tree lined block between Broadway and West End Avenue is one block from the 1 train and three blocks from the B and C trains. The neighborhood offers immediate access to Upper West Side staples including Zabar's, Fairway, Trader Joe's, and numerous restaurants, while Riverside Park and Central Park are both nearby. The building is pet friendly and smoke free.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1988

Apartments

65 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Central AC
Garden
Health Club
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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at Broadway 0.08 miles

at Central Park West and 88th 0.48 miles

at Broadway and 95th 0.49 miles

Pros & Cons

Full-time doorman and live-in superintendent
In-unit washer/dryer in some units
Bay windows in many units
Very good views from upper floors
Fitness center
Children's playroom
Boutique building with 65 units and bright lobby
Bike room
Prime Upper West Side location, one block from 1 train subway and near American Museum of Natural History
Between Broadway and West End Avenue, close to Zabar's, Fairway, Trader Joe's and many restaurants and cafes
Quiet Tree-lined street, one block from Riverside Park

No garage
No balconies
No concierge

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

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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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