523 West 121st St. #41

Featured in NY Magazine’s Curbed on 10/2! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated prewar classic five room apartment in superb condition on a quiet, tree-lined block in Morningside Heights. This classic & graciously flowing layout features a large entry foyer with coat closet, 2 bedrooms, a side-by-side living room/formal wood-paneled dining room, a renovated bathroom with custom fixtures, and a windowed country kitchen with butcherblock countertop, tons of counter space and new stainless steel appliances. This entire apartment has been thoughtfully restored including the beautiful wainscoting, transom doors, base moldings, period woodworking and you will find all the original brass hardware. Apartment 41 has undergone all electrical upgrades and new hard wood floors were laid in 2011.

The Spencer is one of Manhattan’s earliest coops built in 1904, this turn-of-the-century building was designed by the renowned architect George F. Pelham following the relocation of Columbia University in 1897. This building provides every service you could desire with full-time door staff, a live-in super, individual storage and bike room (at no charge), central laundry and your mail is delivered to your door daily. This is a 100% shareholder owned building and is pet friendly. Nearby landmarks include Columbia University, Barnard College, Teachers College, Union Theological Seminary, Riverside Church, Manhattan School of Music, Miller Theatre and St. John the Divine. Steps from all public transportation, Riverside Park, restaurants, grocers, and bookstores.

The Spencer has an A rating for energy efficiency and is well ahead of schedule for compliance with NYC required emissions standards. Recent improvements to the building include a new roof, facade pointing, upgraded electrical system, upgraded elevator mechanics and new, energy efficient electric washers and dryers. There is a a semi-annual assessment of $1152.38 charged in April/October until 2030 for rebuilding capital reserves.

To contact the Listing Agent for current information and true showing times on 523 West 121, #41 directly. Please call/email or text to Sara Pick at The Corcoran Group. My contact info is easily accessible on Corcoran’s websites for my direct contact information, which is not published on this platform.