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149 W 79th St #5B, New York, NY 10024, USA|Upper West Side
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 149 W 79th St #5B, Upper West Side
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 149 W 79th St #5B
Sweet deal!
This listing is 26% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Upper West Side.
Massive two-bed, two-and-a-half-bath located in the heart of the Upper West Side! This apartment gets incredible natural light, with both bedrooms featuring south-facing windows through which sunlight pours in. The large kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a large refrigerator and a dishwasher. Bedrooms large enough for any size bed, plus additional furniture or home office nook. **Excellent closet space throughout.** Marble tiled bathrooms, one with a stall shower and one with a tub. Additional half bathroom just off the kitchen. This building is in a perfectly centralized location, near multiple subway lines and minutes away from the best of the neighborhood's shopping and dining destinations.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 149 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Upper West Side |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10024 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Upper West Side
3-bedroom apartments at 149 W 79th St #5B cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Upper West Side
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $5,713 |
| December 2023 | $5,535 |
| January 2024 | $5,414 |
| February 2024 | $5,300 |
| March 2024 | $5,439 |
| April 2024 | $5,723 |
| May 2024 | $5,498 |
| June 2024 | $5,534 |
| July 2024 | $5,811 |
| August 2024 | $5,789 |
| September 2024 | $5,810 |
| October 2024 | $6,036 |
| November 2024 | $5,750 |
| December 2024 | $5,355 |
| January 2025 | $5,698 |
| February 2025 | $5,545 |
| March 2025 | $5,779 |
| April 2025 | $6,141 |
| May 2025 | $5,596 |
| June 2025 | $5,821 |
| July 2025 | $5,664 |
| August 2025 | $6,092 |
| September 2025 | $6,235 |
| October 2025 | $5,998 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $8,535 |
| December 2023 | $7,963 |
| January 2024 | $7,997 |
| February 2024 | $7,987 |
| March 2024 | $8,000 |
| April 2024 | $8,000 |
| May 2024 | $7,950 |
| June 2024 | $8,139 |
| July 2024 | $8,350 |
| August 2024 | $8,792 |
| September 2024 | $9,317 |
| October 2024 | $9,370 |
| November 2024 | $9,378 |
| December 2024 | $9,561 |
| January 2025 | $9,349 |
| February 2025 | $9,498 |
| March 2025 | $9,957 |
| April 2025 | $10,005 |
| May 2025 | $10,025 |
| June 2025 | $10,091 |
| July 2025 | $9,105 |
| August 2025 | $9,610 |
| September 2025 | $10,424 |
| October 2025 | $9,840 |
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Can I afford to live at 149 W 79th St #5B?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$292,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $292,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $7,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 months ago | $7,300 | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $6,300 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $3,995 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $4,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $4,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $6,100 | 2 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $4,150 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 149 W 79th St #5B
P.S. 87 - William Sherman
160 w 78th st
new york, NY, 10024
PK, K-5Public
A
The Anderson School
100 w 77th st
new york, NY, 10024
K-8Public
A
Special Music School
129 w 67th st
new york, NY, 10023
K-12Public
A
P.S. 333 - Manhattan School for Children
154 w 93rd st
new york, NY, 10025
K-8Public
A-
P.S. 77 - Lower Lab School
1700 3rd ave
new york, NY, 10128
K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Upper West Side | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Steeped in history
This area is a historical district, full of heritage and cultural landmarks.
Getting around New York near 149 W 79th St #5B
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 149 W 79th St #5B, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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