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157 West 78th Street #6/5S

$3,495,000 for sale
  • 6 rooms
  • 3 beds
  • 3 baths
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Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Limited Liability Broker, 575 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022.
Days On Market
25 Days
Last Price Change
↓ $200,000 (5.4%) about 5 weeks ago
Estimated Payment
Monthly Taxes
N/A
Monthly Maintenance
$3,920
Tax Abatement
No Data Available

About the Listing

Seller's Agent
Ronald E Lense Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Description

With extraordinary attention to all details, this custom crafted and XXX mint 3-4 bedroom / 3 bathroom penthouse triplex brownstone home with a gorgeous private landscaped and irrigated rooftop terrace resides at 157 West 78th Street, a beautiful tree-lined museum block in the heart of the Upper West Side historic district.

With extraordinary attention to all details, this custom crafted and XXX mint 3-4 bedroom / 3 bathroom penthouse triplex brownstone home with a gorgeous private landscaped and irrigated rooftop terrace resides at 157 West 78th Street, a beautiful tree-lined museum block in the heart of the Upper West Side historic district. Features of this exceptional home include a large living/dining room with midtown and open city sun-filled views, exposed brick with a WBFP, 10’ ceilings, and a custom Eggersmann kitchen w/bronzed glass upper cabinetry w/storage everywhere, Subzero/Meile/Viking & Thermadore appliances, quartz counters and backsplash, and a renovated hall bathroom w/Duravit soaking tub & Grohe / Toto fixtures. This level also includes 2 spacious and quiet bedrooms with north exposure, one which has exposed brick and currently used as a home office. The primary bedroom resides on the top floor of this home offering cathedral ceilings, quiet north exposure, a wall of custom closets along with a large storage closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a large enclosed glass shower, custom hardware & Grohe/Toto fixtures. The renovated and south facing sun-filled private rooftop top terrace is landscaped, irrigated, has oversized pale grey stone pavers and offers wide open views to midtown! Down an architectural staircase from the main level of this home you’ll discover the great room, perfect as a TV and entertainment room with exposed brick, built-in surround sound, or a 4th bedroom. Central AC, in-unit W/D, recessed lighting throughout, gorgeous maple flooring, pets welcomed, and custom lighting and window treatments completes this truly hard to find home.
Best UWS location, near Central and Riverside Parks, multiple grocery options (Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, and Trader Joe’s), cultural offerings (Museum of Natural History, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, JCC), numerous restaurants, adjacent Citi Bikes, multiple bus and train options, and only one block from the 1 train.


Amenities

Highlights

  • Cats and Dogs Allowed
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Private Outdoor Space

Co-op Rules

Pied-a-Terre Allowed

Building Amenities

Listing Amenities

  • Central Air
  • City View
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Skyline View

Outdoor Space

Private Roof Deck

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About the Building

157 West 78th Street  New York, NY 10024

Co-op in Upper West Side

  • 6 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • 1900 Built

Sales listings: 1 active and 5 previous

Property History

DatePriceEvent

4/8/2025

$3,495,000

Price decreased 5%

3/27/2025

$3,695,000

Listed by Douglas Elliman


Nearby

Transportation

  • 1 at 79th St

    0.14 miles

  • B C at 81st St

    0.28 miles

  • 1 2 3 at 72nd St

    0.3 miles

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.41 miles

  • B C at 72nd St

    0.42 miles

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Schools

District 03 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 087 William Sherman

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.

Colleges

  • Richard Gilder Graduate School - American Museum of Natural History

    0.22 miles

  • CUNY William E. Macaulay Honors College

    0.59 miles

  • School of American Ballet

    0.63 miles

  • The Juilliard School

    0.65 miles

  • American Musical and Dramatic Academy

    0.87 miles

Parks

  • Verdi Square

    0.29 miles

  • Central Park

    0.31 miles

  • Riverside Park

    0.32 miles

  • Sherman Square

    0.41 miles

  • Septuagesimo UNO

    0.42 miles

Museums

  • American Museum of Natural History

    0.24 miles

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan

    0.25 miles

  • New York Historical Society

    0.28 miles

  • Rose Center for Earth and Space (Hayden Planetarium)

    0.28 miles

  • Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)

    0.78 miles


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Listed By

Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Limited Liability Broker, 575 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022.
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MLS # 23384723