Description

Welcome to Apartment 6D at 515 West End Avenue, a classic prewar cooperative on the corner of West 85th Street and West End Avenue on one of the most beautiful blocks on the Upper West Side.   This "Classic 6", 2 bedroom plus office and 2 1/2 bath design is a rare find in high demand and is in lovely condition.   Located on an elevator bank with just two apartments per floor, the lovely landing is beautifully decorated in a complementary pre-war design.  
 
Enter into the grand foyer with two coat closets.  Just to the left is a butler's pantry leading to the spacious renovated windowed kitchen with great lighting and top-of-the-line appliances.  A washer and dryer and pantry are conveniently located in this area of the apartment.  Also, just off the foyer, is a wonderful windowed home office/guest room with a half bath.  
 
Directly ahead are two grand entertaining spaces in the prewar style.  There is a lovely large living room and a separate formal dining room, both well lit with lovely wall sconces.  Glass doors frame the entrance to the bedroom wing where you will find two large bedrooms with en-suite baths and very nice closet space.   The primary bedroom faces north and the primary bathroom has been renovated with a stall shower.   The second bedroom faces south and also has a renovated en-suite bathroom with a tub.    Both bedrooms have large windows and tree top views. But the bonus is the hallway between these two bedrooms with 3 additional closets.   The apartment is really gifted with great storage space.
 
Throughout the apartment are beautifully finished hardwood floors in lovely condition.  Classic prewar finishes such as 9'2" beamed ceilings, crown moldings and baseboards, and beautifully fihnsihed hardwood floors add to the charm.   There are approximately 1,760 square feet giving the apartment the feel of a grand suburban home. And there is through-wall air conditioning in both bedrooms, living room, office and kitchen.  
 
515 West End Avenue was constructed in 1926 and stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of prewar architecture in one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.  The 15 story coop with it's 62 units offers residents a blend of historic charm and modern comfort.  Services include a much-loved, long-standing resident super, full time doorman and and the most delightful staff.   Each landing is shared by only two apartments on two separate elevator banks.   Additionally, there is a large playroom in the basement as well as private storage, bike storage and a central laundry.   Great food shopping is just steps away on Broadway where you will find Zabar's and Fairway.  Or just walk over to Amsterdam for endless restaurant choices.    And don't forget that Riverside Park is just one block away.   Transportation options are numerous with the M86 Select crosstown bus and the #1 Train both on Broadway just one block away.  
 
The building allows 65% financing and pied-a-terres are considered on a case by case basis.   Pets are welcome.   There is a flip tax of $50 per share.  Please call for an appointment to see this beautiful apartment for yourself.  
 
 
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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