278 W 86th St Apartments

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New York, NY 10024
(201) 552-4391
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278 W 86th St

278 W 86th St
New York, NY 10024
(201) 552-4391
278 W 86th St in New York, NY - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $3,450Rent Pricing
  • 600Square Feet

About 278 W 86th St

Welcome home! Gorgeous, beautifully furnished one-bedroom apartment in a prime Upper West Side location. All furniture for sale through the tenant. This sunny apartment is south-facing and features high ceilings, a solarium set up as an office space, a separate dining area, a bedroom with queen-size bed, a sleeping loft for guests, a storage loft (not pictured), and an open, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. This is a quiet apartment and is located on the parlour floor of a lovely brownstone right by 86th & Broadway. Close to many restaurants, bars, shops, banks, grocery stores, Central Park, Riverside Park and much more. Transportation is a breeze! The crosstown bus is just outside and the subway is half a block away. Easy commute downtown, crosstown or uptown (including Columbia University). You can also take the express subway to 125th Street for the MetroNorth Station to Westchester or to 34th Street to NJ & Long Island. Move in with just your suitcase! No pets allowed. One year term. Video available upon request. Available approximately August 5th, NO FEE.

278 W 86th St is located in the Upper West Side Neighborhood and 10024 Zip code of New York, NY.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

278 W 86th St offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $3,450 and having 600 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 1 Bedroom

      $3,450

      86th

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ftAvailable Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $3,450Available Now86th600 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Air Conditioning
      • Ceiling Fans
      • Heating
      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Skylights
      • Smoke Free
      • Storage Space
      • Tub/Shower
      • Wi-Fi

      Kitchen

      • Dishwasher
      • Freezer
      • Gas Range
      • Oven
      • Pantry
      • Refrigerator

      Living Space

      • Hardwood Floors
      • High Ceilings
      • Office
      • Sunroom

      Services

      • Furnished

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $3,450
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 11 Units
    • Built in 1910
    • 5 Stories
    • Furnished

    Lease Terms

    • 12 months

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Garden View
    • Storage Loft

    On-Site Services

    • 24 Hour Access

    Interior Features

    • Tenant Controlled Hvac
    • Skylights
    • Storage Space
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Tub/Shower
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Heating
    • Air Conditioning
    • Wi Fi
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Gas Range
    • Oven
    • Dishwasher
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Freezer
    • Pantry
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • High Ceilings
    • Office
    • Dining Room
    • Sunroom
    • Hardwood Floors

    Pet Policy

    • No Pets Allowed
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    Map

    278 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    100 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    84 / 100

    Very Bikeable

    Biking is convenient for most trips

    Transit Score®

    100 / 100

    Rider’s Paradise

    World-class public transportation

    Frequently Asked Questions about 278 W 86th St

    Where is 278 W 86th St located?

    278 W 86th St is located at 278 W 86th St near the Upper West Side area of New York, NY

    What is the current rent range at 278 W 86th St?

    1 Bedrooms at 278 W 86th St is $3,450. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Good Value3.6

      The 278 W 86th St Apartments are 35.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Upper West Side area, and 8.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Upper West Side Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$3,450$5,351-$1,901-35.5%

      Rent Comparison to the city of New York

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      1 Bedroom$3,450$3,778-$328-8.7%

      Methodology: On 08/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1626 other apartment communities in the immediate area around 278 W 86th St (Upper West Side), and 20195 other apartment communities in New York using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 08/01/2025

    • Transit Friendly 3.2

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Ps 166 The Richard Rogers School Of The Arts And S

    New York City Geographic District # 3
    132 West 89th Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (593 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
    8/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 278 W 86th St.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Central Park West and 79th street
    2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away
    1 East 70th Street
    4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away
    11 West 53 Street
    4 minute drive / 2.03 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens
    7401 River Rd
    2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away
    Target
    543 River Rd
    4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away
    Lowe's
    7801 Tonnelle Ave
    5 minute drive / 2.34 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    113 West 60th Street
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away
    524 W 59th St
    4 minute drive / 1.41 miles away
    116 St and Broadway
    4 minute drive / 1.54 miles away

    Groceries

    C-Town
    1721-1727 First Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away
    Fairway Market
    2328 12th Ave
    4 minute drive / 2.32 miles away
    Food Town
    756 Saint Nicholas Ave
    6 minute drive / 3.15 miles away

    Hospitals

    Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center
    7600 River Rd
    2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away
    Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
    1000 Tenth Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away
    Lenox Hill Hospital
    100 East 77th Street
    4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

    Military Bases

    12 minute drive / 6.03 miles away
    15 minute drive / 7.3 miles away
    21 minute drive / 10.07 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    217 E 42nd St
    5 minute drive / 2.73 miles away
    10 Madison Ave
    7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away
    Bruckner Blvd
    13 minute drive / 6.38 miles away

    278 W 86th St has 5 parks within 7.4 miles, including Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, The Pelham Bay Park, New York Botanical Gardens, and The New York Botanical Gardens.

    Restaurants and Dining

    60 E. 65th Street
    5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away
    78 W. 11th Street
    8 minute drive / 3.92 miles away
    200 E. 3rd Street
    9 minute drive / 4.65 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    7601 River Rd
    2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away
    45 River Rd
    3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away
    481-555 River Rd
    4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

    278 W 86th St has 5 shopping centers within 1.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    77 Pershing Rd
    5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away
    77 Pershing Rd
    5 minute drive / 1.97 miles away
    514 49th St
    4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    New York Studio Apartments $3,368$850$10,000+
    New York 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,778$735$10,000+
    New York 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,661$1,000$10,000+
    New York 3 Bedroom Apartments $5,561$1,000$10,000+
    New York 4 Bedroom Apartments $6,717$1,000$10,000+
    New York 5 Bedroom Apartments $7,535$1,020$10,000+
    New York 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,576$5,999$10,000+
    New York 7 Bedroom Apartments $15,130$2,700$10,000+

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