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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side

204 W 78th St Apt 3D, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$499,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $499,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Come see this spacious, and pin-drop quiet 1 bedroom with a living room large enough for a dining area and a desk, a windowed kitchen, a queen-sized bedroom, and a gorgeously renovated spa-like bathroom with copious storage. There is exposed brick in both the living room and bedroom and impressive closet and storage space throughout the apartment. Unbelievable location in the heart of the Upper West Side, minutes from Central and Riverside Parks, 1, 2, 3, B & C subway lines, Fairway, Citarella, Trader Joe's, fabulous restaurants, museums, and all of the other conveniences the Upper West Side offers. The building has laundry in the basement, allows one sublet after two years of residency and there is no flip tax. Please note that pied-a-terres, co-purchases, and guarantors are not permitted. There is an assessment of $471/mo. Please contact us for an appointment.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 60/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 149 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 38% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1920, 20 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.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $499,000, 38% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$799,000
75 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$599,000–$995,000
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper West Side (Central)

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 79 St13 min walk
  • 72 St1 2 38 min walk
  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

20 units · 5 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

204 West 78 Street · BBL 1-01169-0036 · built 1920 · 20 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

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.