255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

Claremont Condominium
Upper West Side

$699,000
Price
Alcove
Beds
650 Sq. Ft.
$1,075 / Sq. Ft.
650
Sq. Ft.
$1,075
per Sq. Ft.
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Living Room
Dining Alcove
Dining Alcove
Kitchen
Dressing Area
Bathroom
Lobby
Laundry Room
Building Views

Description

Spacious Alcove Studio with Modern Updates at The Claremont Condominium! This oversized 650-square-foot alcove studio offers exceptional space, privacy, and value in the heart of the Upper West Side— featuring new white oak floors and a fantastic layout. Located on West 85th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue, this thoughtfully designed condominium residence is one of only three apartments per floor, creating a quiet and private living environment. Oversized north-facing windows fill the...Spacious Alcove Studio with Modern Updates at The Claremont Condominium! This oversized 650-square-foot alcove studio offers exceptional space, privacy, and value in the heart of the Upper West Side— featuring new white oak floors and a fantastic layout. Located on West 85th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue, this thoughtfully designed condominium residence is one of only three apartments per floor, creating a quiet and private living environment. Oversized north-facing windows fill the home with consistent natural light and provide charming treetop and brownstone views with open sky. The flexible layout includes a generous alcove that easily accommodates a queen-size bed and can also function as a dining area, home office, or sleeping space. Custom California Closets cabinetry and wine storage enhance the dining area, while newly installed built-ins in the sleeping alcove add both style and functionality. A separate kitchen is outfitted with full-size appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, full-height cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and a spacious kitchen pantry. Storage is abundant throughout the home with four closets: a foyer closet, double clothing closet in the dressing area, linen closet, and kitchen pantry. The private dressing area leads to a full-size marble bathroom tucked away from the main living space. The bathroom features a deep soaking tub with built-in shelf storage, marble flooring, and three medicine cabinets. Additional highlights include: Oversized windows with shades Dimmers in foyer and dining area Recently installed electric heat pump (2025) allowing year-round heating and cooling independent of the building schedule Flexible living area that comfortably fits a full-size sofa, love seat coffee table and small desk area The building allows washer/dryers with board approval, with potential installation in the dressing room closet The Claremont Condominium, built in 1986, offers a full range of amenities including: 24-hour lobby attendants Live-in superintendent and assistant superintendent Two recently modernized elevators Fitness center open 6am–11pm with terrace views Resident patio/terrace (can be reserved seasonally) Laundry room (3 washers / 4 dryers) Recycling, compost, and battery recycling programs Trash and recycling chute on every floor Perfectly situated just moments from Riverside Park and Central Park, and convenient to the 1, B, and C trains at 86th Street, the neighborhood offers some of the best shopping and dining on the Upper West Side including Zabar’s, Trader Joe’s, restaurants, cafés, and movie theaters. With its generous proportions, excellent storage, thoughtful upgrades, and prime location, this residence represents one of the best values on the Upper West Side.
  1. Listed by Leslie J Lazarus • Weichert Properties
    P: (917)-496-0942 C: (917)-496-0942 leslielazarus@weichert.com

Amenities

  • Corner Unit
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Common Garden
  • Gym
  • Common Media / Recreation Room
  • Built-Ins
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator

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Friday, Mar 13th

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Sunday, Mar 15th

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 05:24 PM

Property Details for 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20075609
Days on Market4
Taxes$945 / month
Common Charges$1,091 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms2.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1986
CountyNew York County

Building

Claremont Condominium

42 Units21 StoriesBuilt in 1986
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Location

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Building Information for 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

Building/ComplexClaremont CondominiumFloor5Stories21Residences42Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details3Year Built1986Building AgePost-war

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Principal and Interest

$3,833

Property Taxes

$945

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,091

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Property Information for 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Upper West Side
  • Cross Street: Broadway/West End Avenue
  • Stories Total: 21
  • Exposures: North
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7502
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 1233
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Tax Deduction Amount: $0
  • Tax Deduction Remarks: ASK EXCL BROKER
  • Building Tax Lot: 7502
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 945.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 650.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingGarden
  • Building Laundry Features: CommonArea, WasherDryerInstallAllowed
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Building Rules: PiedATerreAllowed, BuildingWasherDryerAllowed
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: No
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Interior Features: EntranceFoyer, Pantry
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Floor Number: 5
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
  • Closets Total: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: A
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: ConciergeFullTime, DoormanFullTime, LobbyAttendantFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20075609

$699,000—
Apr 13, 2022

Sold

Manual

$595,000——
Apr 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022050900285002

$595,000—
Sep 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$650,000——
Aug 31, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

——
Apr 29, 2021

Price Change

Manual

$650,000——
Feb 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$670,000——
May 3, 2020

Permanently Off Market

Manual

——
Jan 3, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

——
Oct 14, 2019

Price Change

Manual

$699,000——
Sep 9, 2019

Listed (Active)

Manual

$760,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20075609

$699,000
04/13/2022

Sold

Manual

$595,000
04/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2022050900285002

$595,000
09/15/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$650,000
08/31/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
04/29/2021

Price Change

Manual

$650,000
02/04/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$670,000
05/03/2020

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
01/03/2020

Temporarily Off Market

Manual

—
10/14/2019

Price Change

Manual

$699,000
09/09/2019

Listed (Active)

Manual

$760,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

Taxable ValueLand$26,437Additions$85,807Total$112,244
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt654 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built0ZoningR10AAPN1012331116

Schools near 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S
Public - K to 5
Ms 243 Center School
Public - 5 to 8
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
Public - 9 to 12
Frank McCourt High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S
PublicK to 5

Ms 243 Center School
Public5 to 8

Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
Public9 to 12

Frank McCourt High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A, Upper West Side

255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A is a condo for sale in Upper West Side. This property was listed for sale on March 6, 2026 by Weichert Properties, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on April 13, 2022. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 3. Nearby schools include P.S. 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S, Ms 243 Center School and Urban Assembly School for Green Careers. 255 West 85th Street, Unit 5A is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, 650 sqft condo built in 1986.

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