This home blends timeless pre-war charm with modern comfort soaring ceilings, large south-facing garden, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and five decorative fireplaces. With four bedrooms and four full baths and multiple flexible rooms that can work as an office, den, library or a fifth bedroom.
Enter from the stately stoop into a gracious parlor level with a dramatic Great Room, featuring arched windows that look out over the lush garden. Just beyond, a sun-drenched French-style solarium, the perfect spot for relaxing, reading, or getting work done.
The upper floor features a spacious primary suite with beamed ceilings, a decorative fireplace, generous closet space, and a private terrace ideal for morning coffee or quiet reflection. Two more bedrooms share a full bath on this level, each outfitted with custom closets.
Downstairs, the garden level boasts an open-concept chef's kitchen with breakfast bar, and a large dining room that also functions as a second living area. French doors lead directly to the private garden, perfect for outdoor dining or entertaining. A flexible guest or staff suite with its own full bath and private entrance also sits on this level, along with a converted storage room that once served as a wet bar.
The basement offers even more: a large laundry room, ample storage throughout, and a potential wine cellar set in original vaulted spaces ideal for storing everything from seasonal wardrobes to sporting gear.
This is a rare chance to enjoy the freedom and elegance of townhouse, on one of the Upper West Side's most charming blocks, just moments from Central Park, Museum of Natural History, neighborhood shops, and some of the Upper West Side's most important restaurants like Essential by Christophe. and just a few mins to the train. Pet Friendly.
112 W 78th St
New York, NY 10024
Apartment building
1-5 beds
In-unit dryer
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$22,500
4 bd, 4 ba
3,200 sqft
For rent
Listing by: Compass
What's special
Oversized windowsPrivate gardenDecorative fireplacesLarge laundry roomSoaring ceilingsBeamed ceilingsPrivate terrace
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
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Travel times
Nearby schools in New York
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 87 William ShermanGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10The Anderson SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10The Global Learning CollaborativeGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 112 W 78th St?
112 W 78th St has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 112 W 78th St?
112 W 78th St has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 112 W 78th St?
The schools assigned to 112 W 78th St include Ps 87 William Sherman, The Anderson School, and The Global Learning Collaborative.
Does 112 W 78th St have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 112 W 78th St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 112 W 78th St in?
112 W 78th St is in the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York, NY.