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Rent/Lease Apartment 168 W 86th St

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Type of Space	Class A/month	Class B/month	Class C/month
Windowed office/person	$ 2100	$ 3332	$ 775
Interior office/person	$ 1350	$ 2832	$ 525
Team Rooms	$ 10100	$ 10082	$ 5025
Suites	$ 20100	$ 14082	$ 7025

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Retail Spaces for Rent at 168 W 86th St

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 168 W 86th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 168 W 86th St and in the nearby Upper West Side neighborhood.

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Property Summary

168 W 86th St Property Overview

Building Address:	168 W 86th St, New York NY 10024
Building Name:	Bedford Apartments
Zip Code:	10024
Neighborhood:	Upper West Side
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	0
Year Built:	1923
Building Class:	B

168 West 86th Street Historical Overview

Built: 1923 as a pre-war elevator apartment building featuring classic architectural elements and fireproof construction (D3 class).

Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan, NYC (10024) with 100-ft street frontage on West 86th Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues.

Structure: 15-story midrise containing 46 residential units across 100,042 gross sqft, including 90,234 sqft residential space and 9,808 sqft commercial space.

Zoning: R10A district with mixed-use designation, last altered in 1986 while retaining original pre-war character.

Ownership: Historically maintained by BEDFORD APARTMENT CO., with full-service amenities including doorman and elevator.

168 West 86th Street, Manhattan, NYC

This is a classic pre-war building located in the heart of the Upper West Side, Manhattan. Constructed in 1923, it stands as a 15-story structure with an elevator, classified as a fireproof apartment building without stores (D3 type). The property spans a total of 100,042 square feet, situated on a lot covering 10,217 square feet. The building is known for its large-sized homes, blending traditional pre-war charm with modern renovations. It houses studio to four-bedroom units, offering a mix of classic style and contemporary amenities.

168 W 86th St Building Amenities

Bike Room
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Laundry in Building
Live-in Super
Private Storage Included
Video Security
Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed

168 W 86th St Office Tenants

First-floor medical suite with private entrance
4 medical offices, waiting area, and bathroom
Prewar doorman building (1923 construction)
126,350 SF multifamily property
Located between Amsterdam/Columbus Aves
Crosstown M86 bus & B/C/1 subway access

Internet Providers Available

Spectrum - Cable & Fiber (up to 1 Gbps)
Verizon Fios - Fiber (up to 2.3 Gbps)
Astound Broadband (RCN) - Fiber & Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet - Fixed Wireless
Earthlink Fiber - Fiber (up to 2.3 Gbps)

Note: Availability may vary by unit. Contact providers directly for service confirmation.

Transportation near 168 W 86th St, Manhattan, NYC

168 W 86th Street is conveniently served by multiple public transportation options:

Crosstown bus M86 providing easy east-west transit across Manhattan
Subway lines B, C, and 1 accessible within a short walking distance
86th Street station on the 1, 2 subway lines located about 0.1 mile away

This location has a transit score of 100, making it a rider's paradise for commuting throughout New York City.

Cross Streets

168 W 86th St is situated near the intersection of West 86th Street and Columbus Avenue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

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