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171 W 79th St #23/24, New York, NY, 10024

4beds
3baths
--sqft
$2,950,000
--price/sqft
$18,108/moest. monthly cost
$724,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Renovated Pre-War Sanctuary on West 79th Street! Perched on a picture-perfect, cul de sac type block on the Upper West Side, this expansive four-bedroom residence is a masterclass in elegant, quiet living. The beautifully renovated interior celebrates timeless architecture with its original pre-war details, high ceilings, and rich hardwood floors. Designed for grand entertaining and effortless daily life, the home flows into an oversized, open living space. The sprawling open kitchen features premium appliances, endless counter and storage space and the rare full sized and vented washer/dryer! The flexible floor plan showcases three oversized bedrooms plus a large den, perfectly positioned to serve as a fourth bedroom. The large primary suite functions as a private oasis, boasting excellent closet space, an integrated office, and a multi-bathroom layout. Quiet, sophisticated, and loaded with storage, this home is a rare find in a prime location. 171 West 79th Street is a lovely prewar building with doormen and a fabulous resident manager. Ideally located on a quiet block, yet so close to the best schools, food shopping, restaurants, boutiques, parks and transportation!

Getting Around

99
WalkingWalker's Paradise
100
TransitRider's Paradise
86
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Ps 9 Sarah AndersonGrades PK-50.2 mi
8/10
1/10
Innovation Diploma PlusGrades 10-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1924

Type & Style

  • Home type: Cooperative
  • Property subType: Coop

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Washer/Dryer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Property

Details

  • Special condition: Resale

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in New York County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $14,916$178,992
Home Insurance *$1,201$14,412
Property Taxes $1,745$20,940
Electricity $246$2,954
Total$18,108$217,296
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$620,845/yr
40% on housing$543,240/yr
45% on housing$482,880/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 10024$1,411
New York County$1,488

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 10024$800
New York County$1,203

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-11Contingent$2,950,000
2026-07-27Listed for sale$2,950,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLisa Lippman
BrokerageBrown Harris Stevens

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