Searching for your dream home on the Upper West Side? Then be sure to take a look at our Deal of the Week, 149 W. 93rd St. #4. This 1-bedroom also made it into our NYC Open House Roundup last weekend, and for good reason: it’s equal parts modern and vintage, with an updated kitchen and bathroom plus plenty of storage space. Here’s everything you need to know about this UWS gem.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The Price: $525,000
The median asking price for a home on the Upper West Side was $1.8 million this January, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced at well under a third of the median asking price for the neighborhood!
Buyers who put down the 10% minimum down payment of $52,500 can expect to see monthly payments of $3,960. This includes a mortgage payment of $3,067 and a maintenance fee of $893. Monthly payments are also far below the median asking rent on the Upper West Side, which was $4,458 in January.
Why You’ll Love It…
Enter this top-floor unit through an entryway that has not only a generously sized closet, but also a skylight! You certainly don’t see those every day in Manhattan. With hardwood floors and 11-foot ceilings, the apartment has been meticulously designed to maximize the function of every space. For example, the kitchen is open to the living area but still divided via a breakfast bar and hanging shelving, and also features ample cabinetry both above and below the counters. Also included in the kitchen are a Bosch dishwasher and paneled Liebherr refrigerator.
The living area’s piece de resistance is the gorgeous wood-burning fireplace, which is flanked by built-in bookcases on one side for even more storage space. Two windows keep the room bright and airy. Through a pocket door is the bedroom, which has an exposed brick wall and a huge walk-in closet! This room makes the most of its space by including a queen-sized sleeping loft above the closet, which leaves enough room on the main level for a home office, spin bike or seating area. Plus, the bathroom has been updated with modern touches like a sliding glass door walk-in shower and floating vanity.
Located in a pet-friendly brownstone co-op with a shared garden, this unit has access to amenities including a bike room, common laundry, and basement storage at no additional fee. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are both located within a few blocks, as are stops on the 1, 2, 3, B, and C trains. There are plenty of restaurants in the area on nearby Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway including Carmine’s, Pio Pio 6, and Lucciola. Plus, the building is just one and a half long blocks away from Central Park, and not too far from Riverside Park, either.
…And Why You Might Not
Unfortunately, this apartment is located on the fourth floor of a walk-up building, which won’t be a great fit for all buyers. It’s also on the smaller side, so fitting in a proper dining table or sectional in the living room could be difficult. And of course, sleeping in a loft isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But for those who love a lofted space, stellar location, and great natural light, be sure to check this one out.
Check out the listing at 149 W. 93rd St. #4, listed by Susan Kelleher of R New York.
Buying a home in NYC is unlike buying anywhere else. Chat with our licensed StreetEasy Concierge for a free consultation to get prepared.
