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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side

305 W 86th St # 8B, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$1,225,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,225,000. Built in 1925.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Apartment 8B, your new home in the heart of the vibrant Upper West Side! This stunning two bedroom combines classic charm with modern convenience, with a bright, spacious layout on a high floor. You'll fall in love with its exquisite pre-war details, including high ceilings and beautiful herringbone floors that add character to every corner of the apartment. Northern, southern, and eastern exposures ensure excellent natural light, accentuating the atmosphere and offering delightful views to extra wide and tree-lined 86th Street from the south-facing living room and primary suite. You'll appreciate the design of the windowed kitchen, an ideal space for creating culinary delights while enjoying fresh air and natural light. The two windowed bathrooms, including a primary ensuite, have a fresh and inviting feel, rounding out the living space. Located on the eighth floor of a charming prewar coop, 305 West 86th Street features part-time doorman service (from 8am to midnight), a resident manager, and bike room. Your furry friends are welcome to join you in your new urban oasis (subject to board approval), as well as at the nearby 87th Street dog run. Note that there is an assessment for capital improvements that runs through January 2029 at $224.04 per month. Nestled in one of New York City's most sought-after neighborhoods, you'll enjoy convenient access to cultural attractions, schools, shopping, dining, and parks. The crosstown bus, subways, and uptown/downtown buses are all within easy reach. Experience everything the Upper West Side has to offer, from nearby scenic Central and Riverside Parks to bustling city streets with an array of activities. This is your opportunity to own a piece of classic New York elegance with all the modern conveniences you desire. Don't miss out-schedule your private viewing today to explore this exceptional opportunity.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 13 photos15/15
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 309 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • 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 1926, 49 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

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,225,000, 20% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$1,525,000
89 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,200,000–$1,800,000
The middle half of listings

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 (Central)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 86 St13 min walk
  • 79 St19 min walk
  • 96 St1 2 311 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

49 units · 15 floors · built 1926 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

305 West 86 Street · BBL 1-01248-0027 · built 1926 · 49 units

Roofy building score 95/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
7 (A 1 · B 5 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,470,000 on Jun 29, 2026

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

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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