78-86 Thayer St

A five-story pre-war cooperative built in 1928, this low-rise residential building contains one- and two-bedroom apartments configured to reflect a classic New York walk-up scale. Exterior details retain a traditional masonry presence consistent with late-1920s neighborhood blocks. Inside, many units have been gut-renovated to blend period elements with contemporary finishes: tall sash windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and updated kitchens with stone counters and full-size stainless appliances. Residences use steam heating supplemented by through-wall air conditioning units; several layouts include open living and dining plans and stacked in-unit washer/dryers. Common provisions are modest and practical — a live-in superintendent and appointment-only showings are standard, and the co-op maintains low monthly maintenance fees. Pets and guarantors are permitted, and storage/parking are limited by the building’s scale. Located in the Fort George/Inwood area of northern Manhattan, the property sits a short walk from Fort Tryon Park and The Met Cloisters, with easy access to multiple parks, Hudson River recreation, neighborhood shops and restaurants, and the 1 and A subway lines for direct Manhattan commutes.