The incident happened after 9 p.m. on Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side.
Officers discovered multiple stab wounds to the chest of the man inside of a third floor apartment.
EMS responded and transported the victim to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Authorities say a 44-year-old woman is in custody and charges are pending.
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