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164 West 79th Street, #3D

$2,595,000 | 2 beds, 2.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
76 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 9, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($100,000) on Oct 14
    Days on Market: 76
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Broadway Corridor (Manhattan)
    Doorman: PT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $2,848
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $12,988
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,836
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($648,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Building Architecture: The apartment is housed in a classic pre-war building with Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style architecture, full of pre-war charm and overlooking tree-lined 79th Street. The building has a canopied entrance flanked by lanterns, adding to its elegance.
  • Location: This spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom apartment is located in the desirable Broadway Corridor neighborhood, conveniently situated between two major subway lines for easy commuting. It's in close proximity to the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, Riverside Park, and popular grocery stores like Zabar’s, Citarella, and Fairway.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a range of amenities including a part-time doorman, children’s playroom, planted roof deck, common laundry room, bike storage, and private storage bins. It is meticulously maintained and has a full-time, live-in superintendent.
  • Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed in the building with Board approval, making it a perfect choice for pet owners.
  • Neighborhood Charm: The building contributes to the charm of the area with sidewalk landscaping and seating. It also permits protruding air-conditioners.
  • School Zoning: The building is zoned in PS 87, a well-regarded school, making it an ideal location for families with school-aged children.

Description

AMAZING MUSEUM BLOCK CLASSIC Finally, that UWS Classic 6 that you have been waiting for—Loaded with pre-war charm,Very few buildings enjoy the consistent allure of 164 West 79th Street . This sunny elegant prewar 6-room unit overlooks tree-lined 79th Street. The apartment is well laid out with a gracious entry foyer, living room, formal dining room, 2 good-sized primary bedrooms, a maid’s room/3rd bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms Built in 1924, 164 West 79th Street, zoned in PS 87, is a beautiful architectural gem and is meticulously maintained. Amenities include a full-time, live-in superintendent, a doorman serving Monday through Friday from 8am to midnight and on weekends from noon to midnight, a children’s playroom, a planted roof deck, a common laundry room, bike storage and private storage bins (when available).

Pets are welcomed with Board approval. Located between two major subway lines, a half block from the American Museum of Natural History, a short distance to both Central Park and Riverside Park, with Zabar’s, Citarella and Fairway just a few blocks away, this beautiful home is a MUST SEE !!

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About 164 West 79th Street

58

164 West 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 58, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

20
Out of 44
+
26
Out of 36
+
12
Out of 39
=
58
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Very Little 3 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Garden
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Attractive- pre-war building
  • Very close to American Museum of Natural History
  • Close to famous stores on Broadway and excellent stretch of sidewalk cafes on Amsterdam Avenue
  • Very good public transportation
  • Sidewalk landscaping and seating
  • Canopied Entrance with Lanterns
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Step-up entrance
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. 1
at Broadway 0.15 miles
  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.30 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Broadway 0.36 miles

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