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House for sale at 278 W 86th Street #5A, New York City, NY 10024 | MLS# RLS20081563 | Listing updated on 2026-10-19
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$599,900

Monthly Est:$2,986

  • Beds Icon1 Bed
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon550sqft

278 W 86th Street #5A, New York City, NY 10024

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  • Apartment

  • Built in 1910

  • $893/mo HOA

  • -- sqft lot

  • $1,091/sq.ft

Description

1 bed 1 bath with a PRIVATE 500 sq foot roof deck terrace nestled in a landmarked 19th-century townhouse. The roof deck is furnished, planted with an irrigation system and lighting both on timers. Very low maintenance of $893 per month! Great light and open views. The apartment floors have refinished and stained. Brand new windows throughout. Two new air conditioning units. Bathroom has been beautifully redone and features a skylight. The unit features high ceilings, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances with a gas stove.

Situated in the heart of the Upper West Side between Broadway and West End Ave. This is a non-elevator, pet-friendly building with on-site laundry. The building is surrounded by a vibrant array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options and is in close proximity to Riverside Park, Central Park, and the American Museum of Natural History. The cross town bus is at your doorstep and the 1 subway station is on the same block. Pied-à-terres and Sublets are allowed. There is a monthly assessment of $372 scheduled to expire August 2026.

  • Houzeo last checked: 9 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 19, 2026 at 8:11 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Joseph Peraino (646) 648-2986 | Douglas Elliman Real Estate (212) 891-7000
  • Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20081563 Rebny MLS-NY

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Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    5

  • County

    New York County

  • City

    New York City

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1910

  • HOA Fees

    $893/mo

  • Finished Area

    550 sqft

  • Lot Size

    -- sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Rebny MLS

  • MLS Number

    RLS20081563

  • Days on Market

    198

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Location

HOA Management

N/A

HOA Fees

$893/ Monthly

Disclaimer: Amenities are based on third-party information and may vary; buyers must independently verify all amenities, as information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedroom: 1

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Exterior Features

    Private Outdoor Space Under60sqft

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1910

  • Home type

    Apartment

  • Architectural Style

    Walk Up

Utilities & Energy

  • Pool Features

    Building None

  • Laundry Features

    Building None

  • Basement

    Other

Other Features

  • Patio And Porch Features

    None

  • Subdivision Name

    Upper West Side

Price History

DateEventPrice

07/31/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20081563

Price Increased

$659,000 +9.85%

$1,198/sqft

07/31/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20081563

Price Decreased

$599,900 -9.79%

$1,091/sqft

06/08/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20081563

Price Decreased

$665,000 -5.00%

$1,209/sqft

04/06/2026

Source: mls_logoRebny MLS-NY #RLS20081563

Listed for Sale

$700,000

$1,273/sqft

Getting Around 278 W 86th Street

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Walker's Paradise

99/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Rider's Paradise

100/100

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