Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for August 26 is a refurbished historic 1-bedroom co-op unit in Midtown that’s asking $745,000. This home is listed by Ellen Kapit of Sotheby’s International Realty.

A photo of the living room at 205 West 57th Street #11DB

As of this writing, and after 5 days on the market, this week’s most popular listing has been saved by more than 40 users.

A photo of the doorway at 205 West 57th Street #11DB

Assuming a 30-year mortgage and the minimum down payment of 50% ($372,500), total monthly payments are estimated at about $3,874. This includes the mortgage payment ($1,789) and the maintenance fee ($2,085).

A photo of the bedroom at 205 West 57th Street #11DB

The median asking price in Midtown is $1,100,000 — more than $350,000 above the asking price for this unit.

This renovated apartment has maintained its striking original features, including 10.5-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace with the original brick wall. The kitchen has received sophisticated upgrades, like a commercial-grade range, Sub-Zero fridge and custom cabinetry with built-in storage. Built in 1885, the historic Osborne building sits only a block from Carnegie Hall and Central Park and has housed celebrities like Leonard Bernstein and Bobby Short. The co-op allows pied-à-terre use and comes with a full-time doorman, live-in super and bike room. 

Want to see more? Take a look at the listing at 205 W. 57th St. #11DB in Midtown.

This home is listed by Ellen Kapit of Sotheby’s International Realty.

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