$835,000
MLS# RLS20114404 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $885,000. Price last reduced on October 16, 2026.
Listed September 11, 2026 · 50 days on the market
2 Beds 1 Baths
ALL OPEN HOUSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Sun-Filled Brownstone Duplex with Wood-Burning Fireplace
This charming two-bedroom duplex is set within an intimate and beautifully maintained brownstone co-op at 121 West 77th Street.
Occupying the front portion of the fourth and fifth floors, the residence enjoys sunny southern exposures overlooking a picturesque tree-lined Upper West Side street. With just three apartments in the building, this quiet co-op offers a rare sense of privacy. A shared washer and dryer are located in the basement, and in-unit washer/dryer installation is permitted with board approval.
The main level features an expansive living and dining area with impressive 10'2" ceilings, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a striking wall of exposed brick surrounding a wood-burning fireplace. The generous proportions create a welcoming space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen is conveniently located just off the living area, while a distinctive spiral staircase leads to the upper level.
Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features exposed brick and a wall of closets. A second bedroom and full bathroom complete the upper level.
With high ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, a wood-burning fireplace, excellent storage, and abundant southern light, this unique duplex offers classic brownstone character in a highly desirable Upper West Side location.
The location is quintessential Upper West Side, just one block from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium, and surrounded by excellent neighborhood shopping, dining, fitness, and convenient transportation, with Zabar's, Fairway and Citarella all close by.
The apartment is currently tenant-occupied through December 8, 2026.
*some photos are virtually staged/ renovated

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$6,805 / month
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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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121 W 77th Street is a 4-story walk-up apartments in Upper West Side, completed in 1891 and home to 12 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District.
The closest subway is 79 St (1), about a 6-minute walk. Theodore Roosevelt Park is roughly 2 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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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
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
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.