171 W 79Th St

A 15-story, prewar cooperative constructed in 1920, this Upper West Side building presents classic early-20th-century townhouse scale and detailing adapted for multi-family living. The masonry façade anchors a narrow, museum-block setting near Central and Riverside Parks and the American Museum of Natural History. Apartments are large four-bedroom configurations or multi-room layouts with high beamed ceilings, generous foyers, separate formal dining rooms, and preserved prewar moldings and hardwood floors. Many homes feature windowed kitchens, original built-ins or bookcases, multiple exposures, and closets that have been customized for modern storage needs; several listings note in-unit washers and vented dryers and through‑wall or individual HVAC units. Common areas include a staffed doorman presence (part-time hours), a live‑in superintendent, and bicycle storage; the coop board permits pets, pied-à‑terre ownership in many cases, and financing up to 80%. Street-level access, low-maintenance monthly charges, and proximity to subway lines and neighborhood cultural destinations create an urban, family-friendly atmosphere where large layouts and natural light remain focal points.