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

252 W 74th St Apt 1, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$875,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
900 ft² (83.6 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 900 ft². Asking price $875,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Exceptional Investment Opportunity on the Upper West Side! Offered fully-furnished with a tenant in place through July 19, 2027, this rare one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath brownstone condominium comes with remarkably low common charges of just $399 a month. It sits on West 74th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue, surrounded by many of the Upper West Sides best attractions. This charming, pre-war duplex opens into a living room with exposed brick and hardwood floors. The space is outfitted with a brand new through-wall air-conditioner, a wall-mounted flat-screen television, a bar nook with stools, and a sectional sofa. Custom Bermuda shutters pair with industrial built-in shelving, and the kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher and refrigerator. The spa-like bathroom offers floor-to-ceiling porcelain tile, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, a designer vanity, a medicine cabinet, and additional storage. A spiral staircase leads down to the bedroom suite, which includes a half-bath and soft ambient lighting that sets the mood. Built-ins provide generous storage, along with a custom closet tucked behind sliding fabric panels. The bedroom is complete with a queen-size bed, sconces, side tables, a ceiling fan, another wall-mounted flat-screen television and a tufted storage bench. 252 West 74th Street is a discreet investor friendly boutique condominium in the heart of the Upper West Side. With only 10 units, the building keeps monthly charges impressively low, making Apartment 1 a smart investment as well as a special find for a future homeowner. An on-site laundry room is available to residents. The location is hard to beat. Fairway and the Beacon Theatre are on the corner, Trader Joes is a block away, and the 1, 2, and 3 trains are close by, along with the Broadway and West End Avenue buses. Riverside Park and Central Park are each just a few blocks away, as is the neighborhoods lively shopping and dining scene. Please inquire for details on the current rent and expenses.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 73/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • 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 342 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
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1887, 10 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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

Buying costs

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $875,000, 5% above 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
Per ft²
$972.22 vs $1,266.97
This home vs the median, 23% lower

Priced in line with 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-Lincoln Square

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 St1 2 34 min walk
  • 79 St17 min walk
  • 72 StC B13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

10 units · 4 floors · built 1887

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

252 West 74 Street · BBL 1-01165-7502 · built 1887 · 10 units

Roofy building score 18/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
9 (A 2 · B 1 · C 6)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

6 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

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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.