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172 West 79th St. 8E

Located at 172 West 79th Street 172 West 79th Street, 8E, New York, NY Condo in Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
Active listings: #8E Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
1 bed, 1 bath, 682 ft²

This oversized pre-war one-bedroom offers exceptional value on the Upper West Side, with remarkably low monthlies made possible by a long-running tax abatement in place through 2041. Set on the eighth floor of The Hopkins, a full-service, pet-friendly condominium, the home delivers bright, comfortable living in one of the neighborhood’s most desirable locations.

This oversized pre-war one-bedroom offers exceptional value on the Upper West Side, with remarkably low monthlies made possible by a long-running tax abatement in place through 2041. Set on the eighth floor of The Hopkins, a full-service, pet-friendly condominium, the home delivers bright, comfortable living in one of the neighborhood’s most desirable locations.

A proper entry foyer with two closets creates a gracious arrival and leads into a spacious living room with plenty of room for dining and a home workspace. Eight oversized windows bring natural light into every corner, while wide-plank oak floors, high ceilings, and original beams highlight the home’s pre-war charm.

The windowed kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, abundant cabinetry, and a generous pantry-offering storage and functionality rarely found in a one-bedroom. The newly renovated, windowed bathroom with a soaking tub adds modern comfort. The king-size bedroom enjoys double exposures and ample closet space, making it a bright yet tranquil retreat.

Residents of The Hopkins benefit from a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, laundry room, bike storage, and common storage. Washer/dryers are also allowed in unit with board approval. Outside your door, you’re moments from Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Zabar’s, Trader Joe’s, and the UWS’s best caf


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About the Building

172 West 79th Street  New York, NY 10024

Condo in Upper West Side

  • 98 Units
  • 19 Stories
  • 1930 Built

Sales listings: 1 active and 75 previous
Rentals listings: 116 previous
Documents and Permits: 362 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 1 at 79th St

    under 500 feet

  • B C at 81st St

    0.31 miles

  • 1 2 3 at 72nd St

    0.32 miles

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.38 miles

  • B C at 72nd St

    0.46 miles

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Schools

District 03 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 087 William Sherman

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.