50 West 96th St. #1A

Spacious 6 Room Upper Westside Home

From the moment you enter Apartment 1A, you are immediately greeted by all the best of what makes a prewar home so coveted and special.

Details include gorgeous high beamed ceilings, wide baseboards, oak hardwood floors, lovely multi-paned windows, and a sprawling amount of Living and Dining space.

The home offers immense privacy, nestled in a secluded corner off the lobby. Although the interior has been totally renovated, it ultimately maintains the provenance of its early 20th-century origin. A separate layout enhances the feeling of an unlimited expanse of indoor comfort. The modern kitchen has granite countertops, gleaming cherry wood cabinetry, including one large breakfront cabinet, white-tiled backsplashes, and an abundance of storage. Further leading down a long hallway are three well-proportioned bedrooms that also feature a predominance of airiness and light from towering windows and lofty beamed ceilings. There is also ample storage space furnished by a total of 5 closets. The windowed bath is outfitted in all white with a pedestal sink, tub/shower, and high gloss tile.50 West 96th Street is an imposing prewar coop built in 1929 by the venerated architectural firm of George Fred Pelham, Inc., a father-son team that endured for close to three-quarters of a century. They were also the designers of other apartment houses on the block, which included The Baldwin at 46-48 West 96, constructed in 1905, and its companion building at No. 42, as well as five adjacent brownstones further up the block that were finished in 1897. There is some disagreement about the year that No. 50 was actually erected. Although commonly thought to be completed in 1929, historical records put the date at 1925-26 instead.

The co-op itself is just 15 stories tall, predating the era of high-rise buildings, and contains 61 units. The entrance is marked by a canopy, a curved archway, and majestic carvings. The lobby has been totally redone, but its refined grandeur has been meticulously preserved. Amenities include a 24hr Doorman, Live-in Super, Staff, Central Laundry, Bike Room, and a spectacular landscaped, furnished Roof Deck. The Board allows a pied-a-terre, individual in-unit Washer/Dryer and is also pet friendly.

Central Park is nearby as are local neighborhood shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s.
Currently, there is a monthly assessment of $112/month.