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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side

131 W 85th St Unit FE1, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$500,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
600 ft² (55.7 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 ft². Asking price $500,000. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This true one-bedroom apartment with a private balcony offers an incredible opportunity to own a home in the heart of the Upper West Side. Located on the second floor, this inviting residence features an open kitchen and spacious living room filled with southern natural light. Exposed brick accents bring a touch of classic New York character and warmth to the home. Enjoy your own private balcony, offering space for outdoor furniture, greenery, and your personal touch. The bedroom features a large custom closet, and there are two additional closets in the apartment. 131 West 85th Street is a charming boutique cooperative ideally situated on a beautiful tree-lined block. This well-maintained elevator building offers a video intercom system, an excellent part-time superintendent, and a convenient laundry facility in the basement. Right outside your door is the best of the Upper West Side, with an exceptional selection of restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets, and cultural institutions all nearby. Central Park and Riverside Park are both just a short distance away, providing beautiful green spaces for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors. Transportation is convenient, with the 1 train at 86th Street and Broadway and the B and C trains at Central Park West and 86th Street. With its private outdoor space, southern light and classic New York character, this one-bedroom is a fantastic opportunity to make the UWS your home.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 232 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 37% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1977, 41 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $500,000, 37% 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
Per ft²
$833.33 vs $1,270.91
This home vs the median, 34% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

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More about Upper West Side (Central)

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 86 St15 min walk
  • 86 StC B7 min walk
  • 79 St19 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

41 units · 6 floors · built 1977

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

131 West 85 Street · BBL 1-01216-0016 · built 1977 · 41 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$535,000 on Oct 28, 2025

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.