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4-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper West Side

157 W 78th St Unit Ph, Upper West Side (Central), Manhattan, New York, NY, 10024

$2,475,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $2,475,000. Built in 1890.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Ascend to a true "townhouse in the sky," perched atop one of the Upper West Side's most coveted tree-lined blocks. Bathed in natural light, this exceptional triplex masterfully blends expansive indoor-outdoor living, loft-like proportions and the privacy of a single-family residence. The experience begins in a spectacular, fully renovated great room where soaring ceilings, exposed brick and a wood-burning fireplace create an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Expansive south-facing windows flood the space with sunlight while framing a picturesque skyline and treetop views. At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed designer kitchen seamlessly integrates with the living and dining areas, creating an inviting setting for everything from intimate mornings to elegant entertaining. Also on this level are two tranquil bedrooms overlooking lush garden views, a beautifully finished full bath and a thoughtfully designed laundry area, offering both comfort and convenience. One level below, a generous secondary great room offers exceptional flexibility. With its own full bath and private entrance, this expansive space is ideally suited as a media room, guest suite, home office, or fourth bedroom. Occupying the entire top floor, the primary suite is a serene private retreat designed for luxurious everyday living. A wall of custom-built closets provides abundant storage, while the spa-inspired en-suite bath offers a peaceful escape. Just beyond awaits the home's crowning jewel: an expansive, meticulously landscaped private roof terrace. Thoughtfully designed for relaxing, dining, and entertaining beneath the open sky, this extraordinary outdoor oasis feels like your own private park above the city. Located at 157 West 78th Street, an intimate boutique co-op in the heart of the Upper West Side, this remarkable residence places you just moments from Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and the neighborhood's celebrated dining, shopping, and cultural destinations. Pets are welcome, though pied-a-terre ownership is not permitted.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 36 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 317 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 58% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1890, 6 homes)5/5
    • 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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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 $2,475,000, 58% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper West Side (Central).

Median here
$5,947,500
62 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,500,000–$8,961,250
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

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

  • 79 St14 min walk
  • 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryC B8 min walk
  • 72 St1 2 39 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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

The building

6 units · 4 floors · built 1890

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

157 West 78 Street · BBL 1-01150-0108 · built 1890 · 6 units

Roofy building score 64/100 · Some issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 2 · B 2 · C 1)
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

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

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