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138 West 87th Street, 4-R

Upper West Side, Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Amsterdam Ave

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$550,000
Maintenance$1,239

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Moldings
  • Original Details
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Separate Dining Area
  • WBFP
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Pass Thru Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • Garden Views
  • Treeline Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Storage

Policies

  • No Dogs. Cats Allowed.
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 138 West 87th Street, 4-R

Welcome to this inviting one-bedroom residence in a classic Upper West Side townhouse. This top-floor home captures the character of pre-war architecture with high ceilings, a decorative fireplace, oversized wood doors, and expansive south-facing windows that frame leafy treetop views and fill the space with natural light.
The thoughtfully updated kitchen is designed for both style and function, featuring granite countertops, contemporary white cabinetry, a gas range, dishwasher, full-size LG refrigerator, and a convenient breakfast bar. The apartment also offers two generous closets, wall-through air conditioning, and a spacious bedroom that comfortably accommodates a queen-sized bed. Being on the top floor means no neighbors living overhead - a quiet and private retreat in the city.
The building offers low maintenance and additional basement storage. Perfectly situated in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side, you are just two blocks from Central Park and three blocks from Riverside Park along the Hudson River. Enjoy immediate access to acclaimed dining, cozy cafés, cultural institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History, and beloved specialty markets including Zabar's, Barney Greengrass, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's. The West 86th Street Central Park Transverse provides seamless cross-town access, and the 1, B, and C subway lines are just two short blocks away at West 87th Street.
Property Highlights:
  • One-bedroom townhouse apartment
  • Top-floor residence with no neighbors above
  • Decorative fireplace and soaring ceilings
  • Large south-facing windows with treetop views
  • Renovated kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar
  • Gas range, dishwasher, and full-size LG refrigerator
  • Two deep closets
  • Wall-through air conditioning
  • Low monthly maintenance
  • Basement storage
  • Two blocks to Central Park; three blocks to Riverside Park
  • Close to 1, B, and C subway lines
  • Pied-à-terre permitted
  • Parents purchasing, co-purchasing, and subletting allowed
  • CATS ONLY, no dogs, except for reasonable accommodation for disability.
  • 1% flip tax paid by purchaser
  • No elevator
  • Boutique 10-unit building
  • Communal storage in the basement
  • The building allows up to 80% financing

Listing History for 138 West 87th Street, 4-R

Now
07/21/2026
Contract Signed by Matylda M. Pearson
Corcoran
06/27/2026
Back on the Market by Matylda M. Pearson
Corcoran

Building Details for 138 West 87th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1910
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts5/10
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.19 miles
86 St
0.24 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.42 miles
96 St
0.44 miles
79 St
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

W 87 St & Amsterdam Ave
0.11 miles
W 89 St & Columbus Ave
0.14 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Licensed As
Matylda Pearson
Associate Broker
License#:
10301218502
Company:
Corcoran
View this property on the company's website

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
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$550,000
$550,000

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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: 296241