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Sales›Manhattan›All Upper West Side›Upper West Side›105 W 78th Street›105 W 78th Street 3

105 W 78th Street 3

$1,295,000

MLS# RLS20123848 · Upper West Side

Listed November 3, 2026 · New today

1 Beds 1 Baths 781 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Turnkey renovated Upper West Side charmer with low monthlies! This beautiful floor-through prewar CONDO is located on one of the Upper West Side's prettiest blocks, just steps from the Museum of Natural History and one avenue from Central Park.

The gracious living room, with 10-foot ceilings, a dining area, and custom built-in shelving, is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a Wolf oven with an externally vented gas range, a Sub-Zero fridge, an 80-bottle wine cellar, an island with seating and abundant storage, and expansive countertops that any cook will appreciate. Right off the kitchen you'll find a charming balcony. The south-facing bedroom is bathed in light and offers ample closet space. The luxurious travertine stone bathroom is graced by Kohler fixtures, a glass-encased shower, and heated floors. There’s also a washer and vented dryer in the unit. Classic features like base and crown molding, strip hardwood floors, arched doorways, and staircases that lead into the living room are complemented by high-end modern finishes and fixtures throughout.

The location is impossible to beat. Zabar’s, the shops and cafés of Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, and the Sunday market by the museum are all a short walk away. The B and C trains at 81st Street and the 1 at 79th and Broadway put the rest of the city within easy reach.

In 1890, architect and builder Joseph Turner put up a row of Renaissance Revival brownstones on West 78th Street. More than 130 years later and now part of the Upper West Side Historic District, No. 105 retains the grace of that era, and this 1 bedroom/1bathroom residence is a quiet, light-filled place to enjoy it.

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Property Features

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Fireplace
  • Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)

Building amenities

Outdoor space

  • Roof deck
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Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$7,852 / month

  • Principal and interest$6,548
  • Common charges$725
  • Property taxes$579

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$259,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$12,950
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$19,943

Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

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About the Building

105 W 78th Street is a 5-story elevator cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1891 and home to 8 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1972.

The closest subway is 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B, C), about a 6-minute walk. Theodore Roosevelt Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1891
Stories
5
Units
8
Building Type
Elevator Cooperative
Historic District
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

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Location & Nearby

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105 W 78th Street 3

Subway

  • BC81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 6 min walk
  • 179 StAbout 6 min walk
  • 12372 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
  • BC72 StAbout 11 min walk

Parks

  • Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 1 min walk
  • Central ParkAbout 6 min walk
  • Riverside ParkAbout 10 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 87 William ShermanAbout 2 min walk
  • The Anderson SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 7 min walk

Middle schools

  • M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle SchoolAbout 2 min walk

High schools

  • The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 8 min walk
  • Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 8 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Bard Graduate CenterAbout 10 min walk
  • The Juilliard SchoolAbout 17 min walk
  • New York Institute of TechnologyAbout 23 min walk

Museums

  • American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 8 min walk
  • Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 8 min walk
  • American Folk Art MuseumAbout 17 min walk
  • The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 18 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Upper West Side

Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

10/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

Schools in Upper West Side

Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.

Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.

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