Perfection on West 79th! Elegant Pre-War 3-Bedroom with Central Air and Designer Finishes
Nestled in the highly coveted 118 West 79th Street-a distinguished Emery Roth-designed pre-war co-op-this exquisite true 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. Located just steps from the newly unveiled Richard Gilder Center for Science at the Museum of Natural History and the neighborhood's beloved farmers market, this sophisticated residence sits on one of the absolute best blocks in NYC.
This elegant home features soaring 10-foot ceilings, new central air, and a spacious, windowed eat-in kitchen with a brand-new English farmhouse sink and Silestone countertops.
A gracious formal entry gallery leads to an oversized living room, where three large windows overlook the tree-lined beauty of West 79th Street. Custom built-in bookshelves, a separate dining room, and traditional pre-war details like picture frame moldings throughout add to the charm.
All three bathrooms have been meticulously gut-renovated, featuring top-of-the-line finishes, Waterworks plumbing, and new heated floors for ultimate comfort. The primary suite impresses with a wall of custom closets and a tranquil retreat-like ambiance.
Additional Highlights:
Stunning hardwood floors throughout Three windowed bathrooms
A vented in-unit washer/dryer (a true rarity!)
Soundproof windows in two of the bedrooms for extra tranquility
A basement storage bin and four dedicated bike spots that transfer with the sale
Building Amenities:
Built in 1925, 118 West 79th Street is an intimate, full-service cooperative offering:
24-hour doorman
Live-in superintendent
Basement storage & bike room
On-site laundry
Landscaped garden
Fitness center
A rare opportunity to own a refined, impeccably renovated home in one of the Upper West Side's most desirable pre-war buildings. 2% flip paid by buyer.
Sold
$3,310,000
118 W 79th St #4B, Manhattan, NY 10024
3beds
--sqft
Coop
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$3,329,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,329,300
$3.06M - $3.60M
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Soundproof windowsWall of custom closetsNew central airTop-of-the-line finishesBrand-new english farmhouse sinkCustom built-in bookshelvesSilestone countertops
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Listed by:
Lisa Chajet,
Coldwell Banker Warburg,
Maria Daou
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1757524
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01150003710302604B
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Full Time Doorman
- Security: Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Upper West Side
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $4,247 monthly
Location
- Region: Manhattan
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/5/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $3,310,000-2.5% |
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| 3/27/2025 | Contingent | $3,395,000 |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000+4.5% |
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| 2/13/2017 | Sold | $3,250,000 |
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| 10/29/2016 | Pending sale | $3,250,000 |
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| 9/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+40.4% |
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| 8/4/2010 | Sold | $2,315,000+25.1% |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $1,850,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Upper West Side
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