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Property Description
Apartment 2A at 161 West 86th Street is a truly grand and gracious 10-room residence, perfectly positioned on a prime Upper West Side block just moments from both Central Park and Riverside Park. Spanning over 3,000 square feet, this expansive home offers extraordinary scale, with four to five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two original staff rooms-one of which has been reimagined as a spacious laundry room. With its remarkable proportions and timeless elegance, this home invites endless possibilities for customization while showcasing the enduring beauty of prewar architecture. Classic details abound, including rich hardwood floors-herringbone in the living room and gallery-soaring 11-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, oversized picture windows, and an elegant decorative fireplace. Designed for both intimate living and large-scale entertaining, the residence boasts a nearly 30-foot entrance gallery, a south-facing living room, and a formal dining room-each measuring an impressive 25 feet. The massive eat-in kitchen provides ample space for a full pantry, large dining area, and endless culinary creativity. Every bedroom is generously proportioned, offering privacy, flexibility, and the comfort of a true home. The primary suite, along with an additional bedroom, enjoys southern exposure with lovely treetop views. Original bathrooms and abundant closet space throughout offer the opportunity to create a highly personalized vision of luxury. This exceptional offering represents a rare opportunity to own a residence of such grand scale and prewar character on the Upper West Side-blending timeless architectural beauty with the versatility to suit today's modern lifestyle, all within moments of the city's two most iconic parks. 161 West 86th Street is an elegant prewar cooperative built in 1914 and converted in 1980. The building offers doorman service from 7:00 am to 1:00 am, a live-in superintendent, and attentive staff. Amenities include assigned private storage, bicycle storage, and a beautifully landscaped roof garden with sweeping city views. Pets are welcome with board approval.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 161 W 86th St #2A
General
- Sold For: $2,625,000
- HOA FEE: $5,876/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20051227
- Added to Site: 253 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Decorative
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer Dryer Allowed
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Other, In Unit
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Upper West Side
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Structural Information
- Structure Type: High Rise
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Stories/Levels: 12
- Year Built: 1914
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights
- Zoning: R10A
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $5,876
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1217-0006-00161-000-000002A
- Block: 1217
- Lot Number: 6
Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 161 W 86th St #2A
School District:New York City Geographic School District 03
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S 132 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 161 W 86th St #2A
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Sold
$2,625,000
-2.6%
MLS
12/10/2025
Price Reduced
$2,695,000
-3.58%
MLS
9/26/2025
Listed
$2,795,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
161 W 86th Street #2A, New York City, NY 10024 (MLS# RLS20051227) is a Apartment property that was sold at $2,625,000 on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 161 W 86th Street #2A? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

