145 W 79th Street 12B
$1,350,000
MLS# RLS20113163 · Upper West Side
Originally listed at $1,495,000. Price last reduced on November 2, 2026.
Listed September 9, 2026 · 60 days on the market
2 Beds 1 Baths
About This Property
High above one of the Upper West Side’s most picturesque tree-lined blocks, this gracious two-bedroom home at the Emery Roth-designed Manchester House offers a wonderful blend of prewar charm, natural light, and comfortable living.
A formal entry foyer welcomes you into the home and opens to a generously proportioned living/dining room, where beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and classic prewar details create an inviting sense of warmth and character. Southern exposure fills the main living space with natural light, while additional northern and western exposures bring light into the home throughout the day.
The windowed kitchen was thoughtfully renovated and reconfigured to maximize the space, with custom cabinetry designed specifically for the room, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, a new refrigerator, stylish backsplash, and open shelving. The two well-proportioned bedrooms offer exceptional flexibility. The current owners have thoughtfully configured the larger bedroom for their three children, while using the second bedroom as a comfortable primary retreat. The windowed bathroom adds to the home’s airy feel, while abundant closets provide valuable storage throughout.
Built in 1938 and designed by renowned architect Emery Roth, Manchester House retains its handsome original facade and elegant prewar lobby. The well-maintained cooperative offers a live-in Resident Manager, doorperson service from 8:30am to 11:30pm, basement laundry, bike storage, and additional storage. The building is pet-friendly and permits pieds-à-terre, guarantors, and gifting.
Ideally situated on West 79th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, the home is surrounded by the best of the Upper West Side. The beautifully landscaped block has a wonderfully residential feel, while Central Park, Riverside Park, the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum Greenmarket, neighborhood cafés, restaurants, shops, and excellent transportation are all just moments away. The 1, 2, A, B, and C subway lines provide convenient access throughout Manhattan.
A rare opportunity to enjoy classic Upper West Side living in a bright, gracious and versatile prewar home.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
The layout starts with a formal entry foyer that leads into a generously proportioned living and dining room. Beamed ceilings and hardwood floors give that room its character. Emery Roth designed Manchester House, and the building keeps its original facade and prewar lobby, which is part of what makes the apartment feel like a prewar home.
The living room gets southern exposure, and northern and western exposures add light through the day. South-facing windows tend to give a room steady light, though what reaches the glass depends on what's across the street. With an open horizon, a south-facing window gets about 8.5 hours of direct sun around the winter solstice and about 10 hours at the equinoxes, but nearby buildings can block it. It's worth seeing the living room in the afternoon to judge the light for yourself.
The kitchen has a window and was renovated and reconfigured around custom cabinetry made for the room. It has stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a new refrigerator, along with a backsplash and open shelving. The bathroom also has a window, and abundant closets handle storage throughout the home.
A live-in Resident Manager is on site, and the front entrance is staffed from 8:30am to 11:30pm. The building also has an elevator, a bike room, additional storage and laundry on site. Cats and dogs are allowed, and washers and dryers are allowed in the apartment.
The apartment is on West 79th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Theodore Roosevelt Park is about 3 minutes away on foot, Central Park about 7 minutes and Riverside Park about 9 minutes. The 79 St station on the 1 train is about 5 minutes away, and Zabar's is about 5 minutes on foot.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have a washer and dryer?
Washers and dryers are allowed in the apartment, and the building has laundry on site.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Cats and dogs are allowed in the building.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer allowed
- Wall air conditioning units
- Hardwood floors
- Stainless steel appliances
- Entrance foyer
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
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$9,263 / month
- Principal and interest$6,826
- Maintenance$2,437
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$270,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$13,500
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.
Location & Nearby
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145 W 79th Street 12B
Subway
- 179 StAbout 5 min walk
- BC81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 7 min walk
- 12372 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
- 186 StAbout 11 min walk
Parks
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 3 min walk
- Central ParkAbout 7 min walk
- Riverside ParkAbout 9 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 87 William ShermanAbout 2 min walk
- The Anderson SchoolAbout 4 min walk
- P.S. 9 Sarah AndersonAbout 6 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 4 min walk
- M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle SchoolAbout 4 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 7 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 7 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 10 min walk
- The Juilliard SchoolAbout 18 min walk
Museums
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 6 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 7 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 19 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 19 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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