#RLS20005382, Victor Setton, Listing Office: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
#RLS20012326·
Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate·
Listing agent: RONALD E LENSE·
Listing agent phone: (917) 848-8095·
Listing office phone: (212) 891-7000
$3,495,000 List price
157 W 78th St Unit 6/5S New York City, NY 10024
3 beds
3 full
1,965 sqft
$1,779 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 157 W 78th St Unit 6/5S
<p>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.</p>
Highlights
Home typeTriplex
StatusActive
CoolingDuctless
Size1,965 sqft
Year built1900
MLS #RLS20012326
FireplaceOther
ViewCity
Summary
- MLS Number: RLS20012326
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
- Listing Agent: RONALD E LENSE
- Agent Phone: (917) 848-8095
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Nearby schools
8
P.S. 87 William Sherman School
Public District KG-5
0.0 mi
•160 W 78th St
8
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•100 W 84th St
8
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•270 W 70th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $158,645. The most common annual income of people living in New York City, NY is $200k+. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
38%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Art Museums
Hiking/backpacking
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Chipotle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volkswagen
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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This home is located at 157 W 78th St Unit 6/5S in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 1,965 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,495,000.
In March 2025 more than 180 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 763 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 693 were sold below. In March 2025 in New York City, NY there were 5.1% more homes for sale than in February. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.
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