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161 W 86th St Unit 5A New York City, NY 10024
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About 161 W 86th St Unit 5A
<p> <strong>Grand & Elegant Prewar 10-Room Residence on the Upper West Side</strong></p> <p>Discover the timeless beauty of this expansive 3,100-square-foot, 10-room home, featuring soaring close to 10-foot ceilings, original herringbone and new chevron floors, and oversized windows flooding every room with natural light-including the kitchen and staff quarters. Located in a boutique, full-service cooperative at <strong>161 W 86th Street</strong>, this unique residence offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and gracious living and entertaining spaces. </p> <p>Enter through a semi-private landing into a grand Gallery, with major rooms oriented to the South, West, and North. To the left of the Gallery, an oversized Living Room with a decorative fireplace, adorned with stunning ceramic and marble tiles, faces South over wide, tree-lined 86th Street, offering warmth and elegance.</p> <p>The Primary Bedroom and Second Bedroom are generously sized, featuring south-facing windows, built-in cabinetry, and new Oak Chevron flooring.</p> <p>They share a large, windowed bathroom with a stall shower, double sink and a soaking tub. A third bedroom or den is situated along the same hallway and is currently configured as a home office.</p> <p>The Formal Dining Room, currently used as a Library/Media Room, faces West with views of a beautiful landmarked building and enjoys beautiful afternoon light. It can easily be reimagined as a dining room, accommodating large gatherings and entertaining.</p> <p>To the right of the Entrance Gallery is the Eat-in Kitchen, featuring an area that comfortably fits a table for six, ample storage, and a functional chef's workspace with a north-facing window. Adjacent to the kitchen are two staff rooms: one currently used as a laundry room and the other as a bedroom with an en-suite bath.</p> <p>Down the hallway, two more bedrooms share a full windowed bathroom. One bedroom features double exposures (North and West), while the other faces West. Both include good closets and built-in storage, making them ideal for flexible living arrangements.</p> <p>Original prewar details, such as moldings and herringbone floors, seamlessly blend with modern updates, including central air conditioning and additional window/units.</p> <p>This pet-friendly cooperative offers a private storage bin, bike room, and a stunning planted roof deck. The building features a doorman ( 7 AM to 1 AM), a resident manager, and a boutique atmosphere in the heart of the Upper West Side.</p> <p>Flip Tax is 15% of the Capital Gains, Paid by Buyer. Up to 65% Financing allowed.</p> <p>Don't miss the rare opportunity to own a spacious, elegant residence that offers the perfect balance of classic charm and modern living.</p>
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: No
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- View: City
- Exterior: None, Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $3,900,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,258
- HOA Amount: $6307 Monthly
- Year Built: 1914
- Living Area: 3,100 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS11033540
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Sloane Square LLC
- Office Phone: (212) 327-3068
- Listing Agent: Meltzer Amy Tucker
- Agent Phone: (917) 331-7779
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Nearby schools
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P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•132 W 89th St
8
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•100 W 84th St
7
P.S. 84 Lillian Weber School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•32 W 92nd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $115,694. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income $200k+ annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 161 W 86th St Unit 5A
The listing price of 161 W 86th St Unit 5A property is $3,900,000.
The property 161 W 86th St Unit 5A is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10024.
Active Listing: 161 W 86th St Unit 5A is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 161 W 86th St Unit 5A are: P.S. 166 The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts and Technology (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 84 Lillian Weber School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Success Academy Charter School-Upper West (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Middle School 243 Center School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), PS 333 Manhattan School for Children (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Innovation Diploma Plus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Global Learning Collaborative (The) (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 161 W 86th St Unit 5A has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 161 W 86th St Unit 5A is 3,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 161 W 86th St Unit 5A is 1914.
This home is located at 161 W 86th St Unit 5A in New York City, NY and zip code 10024 in the Upper West Side neighborhood. This 3,100 square foot home was built in 1914. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,900,000.
In May 2025 more than 207 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 936 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 737 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.3%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 121 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $875,081.