204 W 78Th St

A handsome five-story brownstone built in 1904, this early 20th‑century walk‑up resembles townhouse-style prewar buildings common to the Upper West Side. Architectural character includes a masonry façade, high ceilings and classic details that carry into many of the residences: exposed brick walls, decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors and oversized windows that provide multiple exposures and natural light. Units are primarily one- to two-bedroom layouts with duplex and top‑floor penthouse variations; ceiling heights often reach around ten feet and select apartments feature private terraces or roof-garden access. The building’s common areas are modest and domestic in scale, with an entrance foyer and a shared dining/assembly area; laundry facilities are located in the basement. Management policies are conservative: pet-friendly but with restrictions on pied‑a‑terres, guarantors and certain types of purchases, and a structured sublet policy. Parking is street or neighborhood garages only. Location is a defining amenity — situated on a leafy, desirable Upper West Side block within easy walking distance of Central and Riverside Parks, major food purveyors, cultural institutions and multiple subway and crosstown bus lines, offering a classic prewar living experience in a well‑managed, intimate building.