The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
255 W 85th St Apt 8C
Listing Notes
Unique and elegant Upper West Side apartment! This home has been meticulously redesigned with not an inch of space overlooked to create a one-of-a-kind Loft style one bedroom home with a European feel. This South facing, sun filled, high floor, one-bedroom with one-and-a-half marble bath condominium is a true gem. Offering generously proportioned rooms including a spacious living room, offering many options for a dining area, a tremendous amount of added storage with custom fitted closets and wide plank hard wood flooring connecting the living room to the kitchen. The kitchen is open and well designed with beautiful granite countertops, Miele stove and oven, Sub Zero refrigerator with two freezer drawers and a Miele Dishwasher surrounded by custom cabinetry. There is a half bathroom off the off the open entertaining area which is perfect for guests. Around the corner you will find a spacious bedroom which also faces south with a great walk-in closet and beautifully renovated bathroom. Wonderful southern light illuminates throughout this home in all the windows additionally there is an angled window in living room that also provides some lovely eastern views. This stylish home is a must see! All in The Upper West Side boasting exquisite local dining, shopping including Zabars, Citarella and Trader Joes, subway station just one block away and many other transportation options. The Claremont is a wonderful place to live. The building is sought after full service contemporary condominium with two elevators, laundry room, gym and outdoor garden. Located on a tree-lined quiet street, close to Riverside Park and a few blocks to Central Park. The building is exceptionally well-managed with 38 apartments, a full-time concierge/doorman and served by an exceptional onsite residential manager/super. there is a $235.46 monthly assessment fee in place through the end of 2026.
Market Insights
$1264/sqft vs a nearby median of $1154/sqft.
- +9.5% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 732 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 6.1% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Transit access+$37k +4.0%
- High-density walkability+$19k +2.0%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 15 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 27, 2026
- Photos
- 8 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Feb 1, 2001 · $400,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1987
- Stories
- 21
- Total units
- 42
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 1.09 ac
- Lot size
- 4,896 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- R4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
26 total recorded against the building
1 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 10024
- Illegal Parking2,237
- HEAT/HOT WATER2,038
- Noise - Residential1,005
- Noise750
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk579
Recent DOB
- Jun 30, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Apr 25, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Sep 1, 2021V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Jul 23, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Oct 10, 2018Class I · §27-2107 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, PROHIBITE...
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