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685 West End Ave. #17B

Located at 685 West End Avenue 685 West End Avenue, #17B, New York, NY Co-op in Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 1 active sales listing
1 bed, 1 bath, 1,100 ft²

Celebrity river view Penthouse in one of the finest full-time doormen buildings on The Upper West Side. Formerly owned by an Emmy winning actor.

2 BR 1 bath currently configured as a luxurious 1 bedroom complete with windowed walk-in California closet.

Celebrity river view Penthouse in one of the finest full-time doormen buildings on The Upper West Side. Formerly owned by an Emmy winning actor.

2 BR 1 bath currently configured as a luxurious 1 bedroom complete with windowed walk-in California closet. High ceilings, art gallery-like foyer, Chefs kitchen with sub zero, Hollywood bathroom with spa and heated towel rack. Central air conditioning preserves sunrises over the city and sunsets over the Hudson. Abundant closet space, custom woodwork, and secret storage complete the picture on this special apartment.

Walk through one of two French doors and enjoy the company of 44 gargoyles on the private wrap terrace. One of the nicest rooftop gardens in Manhattan complete with irrigation, lighting and sound system. Vineyard included!

The building has storage, laundry, and bike room. A historic market has been erected for Barnett Newman who completed some of his greatest masterpieces while living in the building.

Windows and doors replaced June 2018

Flexible rental policy. Unlimited rentals after 2 years (with Board approval).


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About the Building

685 West End Avenue  New York, NY 10025

Co-op in Upper West Side

  • 96 Units
  • 15 Stories
  • 1928 Built

Sales listings: 1 in contract and 75 previous
Rentals listings: 32 previous
Documents and Permits: 337 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 1 2 3 at 96th St

    under 500 feet

  • 1 at 86th St

    0.33 miles

  • 1 at 103rd St

    0.51 miles

  • B C at 96th St

    0.54 miles

  • B C at 86th St

    0.58 miles

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Schools

District 3 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson

(0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.