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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

315 W 70th St Apt 2D, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$799,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $799,000. Built in 1963.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

LOCAL LAW 11 ALMOST COMPLETE AND ASSESSMENT PAID BY SELLER! The views will be open and lovely once the Local Law 11 scaffolding comes down in a few short months! This junior two bedroom at Presidential Towers is ready for its new owner. Facing north, this extra large residence comes with a low maintenance that includes ALL UTILITIES. Local Law 11 is underway, as pictured outside the windows, where in regular times you can enjoy the full view of the trees and backyards of the beautiful brownstones on 71st street. A living area so big you have the opportunity for living, home office and dining. The dining alcove is larger than you might expect and can easily convert into a second bedroom. The kitchen has excellent storage and full sized appliances including a dishwasher. A king-sized bedroom also faces north. A bathroom with a tub, six generous closets and hardwood floors complete this home. Presidential Towers is a pet friendly doorperson building with one of the best staffs on the Upper West Side. A wonderful live-in resident manager, porters and door staff that will make you feel welcome and taken care of every day. 315 West 70th Street is situated in the best location in all of Lincoln Square. It is a short distance to Broadway and the riverfront where you will enjoy Riverside Park South and Riverside Park. Between the Greenway, Pier which includes the Pier i Cafe and the famous 72nd street dog run, it is easy to imagine living your best outdoor life. On the corner of 70th and West End Avenue is your local CVS and within blocks you are spoiled with the best markets including Fairway, Trader Joe's, H Mart, Jubilee and Morton Williams. Additionally, you can find your way to Lincoln Center, great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping right near your home. The crosstown M72 conveniently stops right in front of the building and the 2/3/1 trains are minutes from the building entrance. This building is not part of the Lincoln Towers complex and is a stand alone co-op. Pied-e-terre friendly.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 356 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1963, 185 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $799,000, 4% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.

Median here
$830,000
81 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$725,000–$1,029,500
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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More about Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 St1 2 35 min walk
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center111 min walk
  • 79 St112 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

185 units · 16 floors · built 1963 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

315 West 70 Street · BBL 1-01182-0020 · built 1963 · 185 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
9 (A 2 · B 7 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,625,000 on Jun 26, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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