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Rent/Lease Apartment 168 W 86th St

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Retail Spaces for Rent at 168 W 86th St

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Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

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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.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

Clemente Capital Testimonial

Dear Mr. Sunderland, Thank you for performing an outstanding job of releasing Clemente Capital, Inc. from our lease and giving us an ideal new space for an affordable rent. You are truly an outstanding professional that one can proudly recommend to people who are looking for real estate services. Most of all, I gained new insights from you and consider you a neat down-to-earth person worth having as a friend. Again, Leo joins me in sending our thanks and good wishes. Sincerely, Lilia C. Clemente

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