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157 W 79th St Unit 7AE, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024
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- 1911: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,650,000. Built in 1911.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
A BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME IN A CLASSIC PARK SIDE SETTING Sophisticated Pre-War Living with Space, Style & Functionality Set within a handsome, classic pre-war building on a coveted Museum Park block, this thoughtfully renovated residence pairs timeless character with modern comfort. High ceilings, oversized south-facing windows, peaceful exposures, and generous proportions create a bright and welcoming home designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The well-considered layout offers exceptional flexibility, with ample space for relaxing, working, dining, hosting, and the evolving needs of contemporary life. Spacious living room with attractive custom built-ins and plenty of room for comfortable seating and entertaining. Beautiful windowed chefs kitchen featuring abundant stone counter space, sophisticated cabinetry, quality fixtures, and premium Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Open dining area just off the kitchen and adjacent to the living room, creating a natural flow for everything from casual meals to larger gatherings. Two generously proportioned bedrooms, each easily accommodating king-sized furniture, substantial furnishings, and even a comfortable sitting area. Both offer excellent closet space and the flexibility to adapt as needs change. Two stunning windowed bathrooms, finished with high-end fixtures and custom details. The primary en-suite bath features a double vanity and spacious walk-in shower, while the second bath, conveniently located near the guest bedroom, offers a tub with shower. Welcoming entry foyer with generous storage, attractive built-ins, and an extensive custom-designed hallway closet system offering exceptional organization for everything from everyday essentials to the needs of a growing household. With its generous proportions and flexible layout, the residence comfortably accommodates a couple or growing family, with room to work, study, cook, exercise, relax, and entertainall under one roof. Ideally situated just moments from Museum Park and within easy reach of both Central Park and Riverside Park, the location offers an exceptional combination of greenery, convenience, and neighborhood charm. Nearby shopping, restaurants, fitness studios, cultural attractions, and transportation options make daily life remarkably easy. The building has a doorman from 3 to 11pm, a live-in super, a laundry room, and storage. It is pet friendly. 80 percent financing, pieds-a-terre, and parental gifting are permitted. For those seeking generous interior space in a prime Upper West Side location, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of comfort, character, and convenience. Set in a well-maintained, pre-war building with newly renovated hallways and lobby, it is a special opportunity to enjoy classic Manhattan architecture with thoughtfully executed modern updates.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 70/100 · Complete
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- Full points: Description of 415 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
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- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1911, 60 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
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- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
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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.
Amenities
Pets
- Pets allowed
Compared with the area
Asks $1,650,000, 8% above 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
- NeighborhoodUpper West Side (Central)Housing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10024Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- 79 St14 min walk
- 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B7 min walk
- 86 St110 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 3
- P.S. 087 William Shermanelementary, grades PK-5160 m
- M.S. M245 The Computer Schoolmiddle, grades 6-8240 m
- The Urban Assembly School for Green Careershigh, grades 9-12380 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
60 units · 12 floors · built 1911
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)157 West 79 Street · BBL 1-01210-0009 · built 1911 · 60 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 2 (A 1 · B 1 · C 0)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 4 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic 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.

























