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Apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

165 W End Ave Apt 12L, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$480,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $480,000. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Oversized East-Facing Alcove Studio with Abundant Light, Storage & Open City Views Welcome to Apartment 12L at 165 West End Avenue, a generously proportioned and beautifully maintained alcove studio in the highly regarded Lincoln Towers complex. Framed by four large, brand-new east-facing windows, the apartment is filled with natural light and enjoys serene garden and city views, with striking Manhattan vistas creating a beautiful backdrop beyond. Thoughtfully laid out for both comfortable living and entertaining, the residence offers a spacious living and dining area, a well-defined sleeping alcove, and a dedicated dressing area. Custom-designed adjustable shelving and a distinctive desk/workspace add both function and character to the living space. Storage is exceptional throughout, with five generous closets, including a large walk-in and one additional closet outfitted with Elfa shelving, drawers, and hanging systems. Three other spacious closets provide abundant storage without built-ins, offering flexibility for a variety of needs. The spacious galley kitchen is clean, functional, and ready to enjoy, featuring a new floor, while also offering the opportunity to create a more personalized culinary space. A renovated bathroom and freshly painted interiors complete the home, making it comfortable and move-in ready. Lincoln Towers offers exceptional amenities, including an outstanding staff, 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center, central laundry, package room, library, playroom, and circular driveway for convenient pick-up and drop-off. Storage and bike room are available by waitlist. The building also features an on-site dry cleaner and parking garage. Residents enjoy direct access to Lincoln Towers' private park, with beautifully landscaped gardens, playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts, a pickleball court, and abundant open space for recreation and relaxation. Ideally located near Lincoln Center, Riverside Park, Central Park, Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center, with the Upper West Side's renowned restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions all close by. Convenient access to multiple bus lines and both local and express subway service. Monthly maintenance includes gas, heat, and electricity, offering an important measure of convenience and value.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 342 words3/3
  • True cost12/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 403 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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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 St1 2 37 min walk
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center19 min walk
  • 72 StC B14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

403 units · 28 floors · built 1962 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

165 West End Avenue · BBL 1-01179-7501 · built 1962 · 403 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
13 (A 5 · B 8 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 15 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. 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.

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