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342 W 85th St Ph 6AB
Listing Notes
Welcome to PH6AB at 342 West 85th Street, a classic penthouse set within a pre-war elevator condominium just off Riverside Park. Located on a quiet, tree-lined Upper West Side block, PH6AB spans over 2, 000 square feet, offering three bedrooms plus a den or optional fourth bedroom, four bathrooms, and a spacious private rooftop. Bathed in southern light, the living room features soaring double-height ceilings, two oversized windows, and two skylights. A working wood-burning fireplace and exposed brick accent wall add warmth and character, complemented by classic hardwood floors. The open chef's kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a 48-inch Viking cooktop with griddle, two Miele ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and a professional grade hood vent. The fourth bedroom upstairs is currently configured as a media den overlooking the main living area. Designed with flexibility in mind, this space offers the perfect footprint for a dedicated workspace, a cozy retreat for movie nights, or a full-scale fourth bedroom. Large sliding glass doors open to your private roof deck, creating a versatile outdoor space for entertaining or quiet downtime. Nestled on the opposite side of the home are three sun-filled bedrooms, each with oversized windows and en-suite bathrooms. The large primary suite features a separate office or lounge area, extensive built-in bookshelves, a walk-in closet, and a beautiful bay window with seating. The renovated, spa-like primary bathroom includes a double vanity and a stall shower with a built-in bench. Two additional large bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms with an abundance of closets, and a balcony that connects to each room. Each room is equipped with an individual AC through-wall units, with split systems in the living room and upstairs den. The Stratton is a pre-war, key-locked elevator condominium located in the heart of the Upper West Side, just half a block from Riverside Park. It's conveniently close to transportation on 86th Street and a wide variety of shops, cafs, and restaurants, including Elea, Jacob's Pickles, Momoya, Tessa, Dagon, and Zabar's, among many others. The building also offers a separate laundry room, and two private storage units are included in the sale. Unique to this residence the home features an in-unit washer and dryer which has been grandfathered in. Real estate taxes reflect the primary residence condo tax abatement. This magnificent home is turnkey and ready to welcome its next owner!
Market Insights
$1467/sqft vs a nearby median of $1395/sqft.
- +5.2% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 2,042 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is well-anchored to the comp picture (+3.6%). Negotiate on terms, not headline price.
- Transit access+$69k +2.5%
- Pre-war character+$69k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$28k −1.0%
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.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 33 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2026
- Photos
- 18 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
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Building Facts
- Year built
- 1910
- Stories
- 6
- Total units
- 22
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 20,815 sqft
- Lot size
- 5,108 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- R4
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