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$4,800,000
MLS# RLS20112390 · Upper West Side
Listed September 2, 2026 · 54 days on the market
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,000 Sq.Ft.
Night at the Museum!
A Rare Triplex perched right on top of the Museum of Natural History!
High above above the Upper West Side, Penthouse17A/18A at 386 Columbus Avenue is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath triplex with over 2,000 sq/ft inside and 600+ sq/ft outside. This is your chance to build a true forever home.
Three levels. Soaring, loft-like rooms. Walls of oversized windows framing Central Park's treetops, the Manhattan skyline, and jaw-dropping views straight into the American Museum of Natural History. Hardwood floors and generous proportions give you a blank canvas for a showstopping renovation.
The chef's kitchen has been lightly renovated and is ready for its glow-up, plus each of the three bedrooms offers real privacy.
Then there's the crown jewel: a private terrace built for skyline sunsets, alfresco dinners, and Manhattan at its best.
It all sits inside an intimate, full-service condo with a 24-hour doorman - steps from Central Park, Lincoln Center, the best museums, and the neighborhood's best restaurants and shopping.
This is a rare shot at a custom penthouse home in one of the city's most coveted locations.
Top Features:
2,000+ sq/ft interior PLUS 600+ sq/ft private terrace Unmatched views of the Natural History Museum, Central Park & skyline 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms across a rare triplex layout Soaring, loft-like living & entertaining spaces Oversized windows with hardwood floors throughout Chef's kitchen ready for a custom renovation Private terrace - ideal for sunset cocktails & alfresco dining Full-service building with 24-hour doorman Prime Upper West Side location near Central Park, Lincoln Center & museum row

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$32,052 / month
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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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386 Columbus Avenue is an 18-story condominium in Upper West Side, completed in 1984 and home to 24 residential units. It sits within the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District.
The closest subway is 81 St-Museum of Natural History (B, C), about a 5-minute walk. Theodore Roosevelt Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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386 COLUMBUS Avenue 17/18A
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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.
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