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The Terra Cotta, 780 West End Avenue, #5B

$2,175,000 ($1,392 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 1,562 ft2
Building Profile  | 
99 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 31, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($125,000) on Jul 19
    Days on Market: 99
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Riverside Dr./West End Ave. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,880
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,871
Total Taxes & Fees: $4,751 ($3.04/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,895
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,646 ($10.02/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($435,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Sep 8
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Convenient Location: The property is close to express 1/2/3/9 subway station and 96th Street cross town bus, and is a short distance to Central Park and Riverside Park. It's also near restaurants, gourmet grocery stores, book stores & coffee shops.
  • Kitchen and Laundry: The home boasts a large horseshoe shaped windowed eat-in kitchen and a full sized vented washer/dryer.
  • Building Features: The building is a 13-story, 61-unit condominium located in the West End Historic District. It features a doorman, gym, bike storage, visitors salon, residents garden, beautifully tiled lobby and Schindler elevator, auxiliary laundry area & storage.
  • Building Amenities: Amenities include a part-time doorman, resident manager, laundry room, storage, fitness room, and residents' garden. Washer/dryers and pied-a-terre ownership are permitted.
  • Unique Building Design: The building has a unique and attractive white-brick facade with terracotta ornamentation, and offers concierge service.
  • Property Description: This is a spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath pre-war home with a home office, located in the heart of the Upper Westside. The home features original finishes and details, hardwood floors, 9.5’ ceilings, a large formal entry foyer, and a spacious gallery/dining room.

Description

Alta Real Estate is proud to launch the sale of 780 West End Avenue #5B. This spacious, charming classic six residence is a terrific 3 bedroom, 3 bath home + home office right in the heart of the Upper Westside just off 98th Street and West End Avenue. This pre-war home features a gracious layout with a lot of charm. Highlights include a large, formal entry foyer, spacious gallery/dining room, hardwood floors, 9.5’ ceilings, full sized vented washer/dryer, North, East & West exposures and a large horseshoe shaped windowed eat-in kitchen with plenty of room and counter space for multiple cooks and dish preparations. A unique feature of prewar homes are the original finishes that so many owners bury beneath sheetrock and paint over the years.

Luckily those beautiful details like ornate crown moldings and a decorative fireplace have remained untouched in this home and add to the charm and elegance epitomizing the era. The owners have gratefully kept the original glass paneled french doors as well that lead to the gallery and kitchen in order to maximize the sense of openness and light, and helping to complete the original prewar charm 780 West End Avenue is located 2 blocks from the express 1/2/3/9 subway station with additional service to the Upper Eastside via the 96th Street cross town bus which runs every 12 minutes during prime hours. Both Central Park and Riverside Park are a short distance away with their many playgrounds, tennis courts, ballparks, and bike paths awaiting.

There is also an amazing array of restaurants, gourmet grocery stores, book stores & coffee shops in the vicinity as well. The building is an intimate 60 units over 13 floors and features a doorman, gym, bike storage, visitors salon, residents garden, beautifully tiled lobby and Schindler elevator, auxiliary laundry area & storage. Shown by appointment.

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About The Terra Cotta, 780 West End Avenue

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The Terra Cotta, 780 West End Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 66, 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

22
Out of 44
+
26
Out of 36
+
12
Out of 39
+
6
=
66
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 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:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 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

  • Conversion Year: 1988
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Room

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Pros
  • Exquisite facade with terracotta ornamentation
  • Attractive side street entrance
  • Few apartments
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Concierge
  • Fine proportions
  • Curved balconies
  • Interesting- perforated roofline
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • No health club
  • No sundeck
  • No garage
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Subways

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at Broadway and 95th 0.17 miles

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