Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for November 25, 2024 is an historic Upper West Side co-op stunner with four show-stopping bay windows.
Historic Upper West Side Co-op with Bay Windows Asks $839K
Location: 280 West End Avenue #2A, Upper West Side
Saves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for November 25, 2024 has been saved by 157 users.
Price: $839,000. Assuming a 30-year mortgage and a minimum down payment of 25% ($225,000), StreetEasy estimates total monthly payments at $5,511. The total includes an estimated mortgage payment with a 6.68% interest rate ($4,052) and monthly maintenance fees ($1,459).
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Why It’s So Popular
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and we’re feeling especially thankful for the people in this great city who preserve historic homes like the remarkable Romanesque Revival that contains this week’s most popular sale — an historic Upper West Side co-op.
Built in 1887 and designed by Charles T. Mott, 280 West End Avenue was once the home of the son and widow of President Ulysses S. Grant and later occupied by notable arts collector Samuel Shaw. The building’s artistic appeal is evident as soon as you step foot in the lobby, where you’re greeted with opulent floor tiles and a dramatic curved staircase with ornate brass railing details.
The magic continues in the unit itself, which boasts a generous floor plan featuring a spectacular living room. This grand space has more unique features than we can count: original herringbone hardwood, French-style wall panels with intricately carved flourishes, charming crown molding, and a fetching decorative fireplace.
But the undeniable crown jewels of this room are the four bay windows, situated in a semi-circle among the turret that juts out above both West End Avenue and West 73rd Street. Natural sunlight floods this special nook, which we think would be particularly suitable for a reading area.
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There’s a great flow from the living room into the dedicated dining room, which benefits from custom shelves that have been conveniently built into a doorway for space efficiency. It’s also got some truly special three-tied wallpaper in cozy organic patterns.
The dining room gives way to the galley kitchen that has been outfitted with modern appliances like a dishwasher. The home’s one bathroom is a similar blend of contemporary fixtures and more retro aesthetic. The sunny and spacious bedroom can easily fit a king-size bed plus extra furnishings. Storage is a non-issue thanks to a deep closet.
For all its old-fashioned appeal, this home isn’t entirely stuck in the past. The building just recently installed a new intercom system, and each unit comes with updated electrical. And did we mention the unit is pet friendly?!
Don’t miss out on your chance to snag this super livable, one-of-a-kind piece of NYC history!
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