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278 WEST 86 STREET · #5A

Upper West Side· built 1896openSales listingBBL 1012330060
$665,000
- / ft² · 1 bd · 1 ba · 0 ft²
score 3.1 · market
Open listing source
Price
$665K
$/ft²
-
Days on market
85
Monthly taxes
-
Common charges
-
Maintenance
$893

Description

1 bed 1 bath with a PRIVATE 500 sq foot roof deck terrace nestled in a landmarked 19th-century townhouse. The roof deck is furnished, planted with an irrigation system and lighting both on timers. Very low maintenance of $893 per month! Great light and open views. The apartment floors have refinished and stained. Brand new windows throughout. Two new air conditioning units. Bathroom has been beautifully redone and features a skylight. The unit features high ceilings, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances with a gas stove. Situated in the heart of the Upper West Side between Broadway and West End Ave. This is a non-elevator, pet-friendly building with on-site laundry. The building is surrounded by a vibrant array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options and is in close proximity to Riverside Park, Central Park, and the American Museum of Natural History. The cross town bus is at your doorstep and the 1 subway station is on the same block. Pied-à-terres and Sublets are allowed. There is a monthly assessment of $372 scheduled to expire August 2026.

Price history

Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.

  1. price decreaseJun 8, 2026
    $665K-5.0%
    Price decreased 5%
  2. listedApr 6, 2026
    $700K+33.3%
    Listed by Douglas Elliman
  3. soldMar 26, 2016
    $525K0.0%
    Sold by Corcoran
  4. in contractSep 4, 2015
    $525K0.0%
    In contract
  5. listedJul 12, 2015
    $525K
    Listed by Corcoran

In-building transactions

Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.

full building →
No transactions recorded for this BBL yet.

Open violations + recent permits

DOB / HPD signals for this BBL.

Open HPD violations (6)
  • A
    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
    Apr 29, 2026
  • I
    SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Oct 2, 2015
  • B
    SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... ON EAST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
    Dec 1, 2011 · apt 1B
  • B
    SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROOF GUTTER AT BACK YARD.
    Dec 1, 2011
  • B
    SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
    Dec 1, 2011 · apt 1B
  • B
    SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
    Dec 1, 2011 · apt 1B
Recent DOB permits (9)
  • EQ-
    EXPERT ENTERPRISES INC
  • OT-
    J PASCO CONTRACTOR
  • EQ-
    SKYLINE SCAFFOLDING GROUP
  • OT-
    COLGATE MAINTENANCE CORP
  • OT-
    HOFFMAN MANAGEMENT
  • OT-
    NEW YORK ROOFSCAPES INC
  • EQ-
  • OT-
    J PASCO CONTRACTOR