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 April 6, 2026 is a 2-bedroom duplex in an Upper West Side brownstone with its own exclusive outdoor space.
2BR in Upper West Side brownstone asks $1.175M
Location: 143 West 85th Street #5, Upper West Side
Saves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for April 6, 2026 has been saved by 322 users.
Price: $1,175,000. Assuming a 30-year mortgage and a minimum down payment of 20% ($235,000), StreetEasy estimates total monthly payments at $8,099. The total includes an estimated mortgage payment with a 6.993% interest rate ($6,249) and maintenance fees ($1,850).
Take a look inside our most popular listing.
Why it’s so popular
Located in a historic Upper West Side brownstone, 143 West 85th Street #5 is truly one-of-a-kind.
The front door opens up directly into the massive combination living/dining room, which is anchored by an entire wall of original exposed brick. Exceptionally high ceilings are punctuated by exposed wood beams that give the space a distinctly bohemian feel, while a wood-burning fireplace adds old-world elegance. All of these elements combine to create an endlessly flexible and functional main room that you won’t want to leave.
From here, there’s effortless flow into the L-shaped kitchen. It’s outfitted with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, such as an Electrolux hybrid induction/radiant four-burner cooktop for decadent home cooking and a Samsung French-door refrigerator for easy leftover storage. Add frosted glass cabinetry and granite countertops and you’ve got a recipe for a flawless kitchen.
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We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the built-in narrow shelves above the doorway into the kitchen, which are ideal for displaying your ceramic collection or various tchotchkes. It’s these small-but-mighty design touches that make this home stand out.
On the opposite side of the floorplan sits a cutie windowed bedroom with dual closets. This room could easily be furnished as a home office or personal gym, depending on your needs.
Ascend the stunning spiral staircase to enter the primary bedroom suite, which is flooded with natural sunlight thanks to its oversized exposures. There’s ample space for a king-size bed underneath the artful light fixture, plus additional furniture like bedside tables and a desk, as shown in the listing photos.
The ensuite bathroom is awash in gleaming white tile and boasts tons of storage. Not to mention the in-unit washer/dryer, a true NYC luxury!
But of course the best part of this home is the private terrace, accessed directly from the primary bedroom. Inclusive of a thoughtful suncover and overlooking a lush courtyard, this peaceful perch is the perfect space to entertain guests or spend rejuvenating solo time.
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