$3,495,000
Updated a year ago
Off Market

157 West 78th Street, 6/5S

Upper West Side, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave

6 Rooms3 Beds3.5 Baths1,965 Square FeetCo-op

$3,495,000
Maintenance$3,920
Price Per SF
$1,779

Listing Features

  • Combined Apartment
  • Custom Closets
  • Custom Lighting
  • Exposed Brick
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Library / Den
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Storage Closet
  • Surround Sound
  • Triplex
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Window Treatments
  • Dishwasher
  • Pass Thru Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • Private Roof [19'x30']
  • City Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom

Policies

  • Pets Allowed. Case by Case
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 157 West 78th Street, 6/5S

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 roof top 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 roof 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.


Listing History for 157 West 78th Street, 6/5S

Now
06/18/2025
TOM by Ronald Lense
Douglas Elliman
04/08/2025
$3,495,000 [-$200,000] [5.4%]
Price Drop by Ronald Lense
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 157 West 78th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1900
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts5/4
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

79 St
0.15 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.31 miles
72 St
0.34 miles
86 St
0.45 miles
72 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

Amsterdam Ave & W 79 St
0.06 miles
W 76 St & Columbus Ave
0.15 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Ronald Lense
Douglas Elliman

Upper West Side | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.

Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.

There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.

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OLR ID: 1155614