157 West 78th Street
Apartment #6/5S
$3,495,000 Price
3 Bedrooms   3.0 Baths

157 West 78th Street, Upper West Side, NYC

With extraordinary attention to all details, this custom crafted and XXX mint 3-4 bedroom / 3 bathroom penthouse triplex brownstone home with a gorgeous private landscaped, and irrigated roof top terrace resides at 157 West 78th Street, a beautiful tree-lined museum block in the heart...

With extraordinary attention to all details, this custom crafted and XXX mint 3-4 bedroom / 3 bathroom penthouse triplex brownstone home with a gorgeous private landscaped, and irrigated roof top terrace resides at 157 West 78th Street, a beautiful tree-lined museum block in the heart of the Upper West Side historic district. Features of this exceptional home include a large living/dining room with midtown and open city sun-filled views, exposed brick with a WBFP, 10' ceilings, and a custom Eggersmann kitchen w/bronzed glass upper cabinetry w/storage everywhere, Subzero/Meile/Viking & Thermadore appliances, quartz counters and backsplash, and a renovated hall bathroom w/Duravit soaking tub & Grohe / Toto fixtures. This level also includes 2 spacious and quiet bedrooms with north exposure, one which has exposed brick and currently used as a home office. The primary bedroom resides on the top floor of this home offering cathedral ceilings, quiet north exposure, a wall of custom closets along with a large storage closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a large enclosed glass shower, custom hardware & Grohe/Toto fixtures. The renovated and south facing sun-filled private roof top terrace is landscaped, irrigated, has oversized pale grey stone pavers and offers wide open views to midtown! Down an architectural staircase from the main level of this home you'll discover the great room, perfect as a TV and entertainment room with exposed brick, built-in surround sound, or a 4th bedroom. Central AC, in-unit W/D, recessed lighting throughout, gorgeous maple flooring, pets welcomed, and custom lighting and window treatments completes this truly hard to find home. Best UWS location, near Central and Riverside Parks, multiple grocery options (Zabars, Citarella, Fairway, and Trader Joe's), cultural offerings (Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum of Manhattan, JCC), numerous restaurants, adjacent Citi Bikes, multiple bus and train options, and only one block from the 1 train.

Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Listing Details

Upper West Side, NYC
Type: Cooperative
Price: $3,495,000
Maintenance/CC: $3,920
Last Updated: 4/17/2025
Web ID: 1109329661

Info & Amenities

Type: Co-op
Rooms: 6.0
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.0
Woodburning fireplaces: 1
Washer and dryer: Yes
Built: 1900
Pets allowed: Yes

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