The Upper West Side is a Manhattanite’s paradise, sandwiched between Central Park and Riverside Park. The old-school co-op buildings mix with cute cafes and ample green space to create a perfect vibe. Not so perfect? The neighborhood’s price tags, which more often than not sit in the seven-figure range. But you can still snag a great deal, like 333 W. 85th St. #3B. Our Deal of the Week is a 1-bedroom apartment less than a block from Riverside Park that also boasts a huge, private balcony!
The median asking price for a home on the Upper West Side was $1.8 million as of February, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That puts our Deal of the Week at under one-third of the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who stick with the 20% minimum down payment can expect to see monthly payments of $3,618. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,432 and a maintenance fee of $1,186 – which is less than the neighborhood’s asking rent of $4,000.
Enter this apartment and you’ll be greeted by the bedroom door and the open living room and kitchen area. The space is decked out with hardwood floors and a painted brick decorative fireplace which gives the place tons of charm. In addition to an oversized window, the living room features a door that steps out onto your very own private balcony! At 11-by-8.75 feet, this outdoor space is more than enough for entertaining, cooking, or rolling out your yoga mat on a sunny day.
Back inside, the kitchen is separated from the living room by a peninsula that provides both dining and food prep space. Full-sized appliances including a fridge, oven, and mounted microwave provide all the basics your inner home chef needs. Next door, the bathroom features a full-sized tub and shower combo, sink with storage, and medicine cabinet. And speaking of storage, there’s a handy closet in the living area, plus another in the generously sized bedroom.
Located just a block from Riverside Park and all it has to offer, the building is also just a couple blocks from the 1 train at 86th Street. West End Avenue and Broadway provide great shopping and dining, including Zabar’s, Maison Pickle, and 5 Napkin Burger. Plus, the apartment is located in a well-maintained brownstone with only five units for a semi-private feel.
Because this unit is in a brownstone, you’ll have to take the stairs up to the apartment – two flights to be exact. It’s also unclear if there’s laundry in the building, but if not, there is a laundromat a block and a half away. The living room is also not very large, and it might be hard to fit in a formal dining space.
But if you’ve got your eye on the Upper West Side, don’t miss this bargain!
Check out the listing at 333 W. 85th St. #3B, listed by Moshe Kanarfogel of Compass.