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685 West End Ave, 1-BNS
Upper West Side, Manhattan | West 93rd Street & West 94th Street
7.5 Rooms2 Beds2.5 BathsCo-op
$1,199,000
Maintenance$4,741
This property was sold for $1,199,000 on 07/08/21.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- BuiltIns
- Combined Apartment
- Entry Foyer
- Ground Floor
- High Ceilings [9']
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Live/Work
- Maisonette
- Recessed Lighting
- Separate Dining Area
- Walk-in Closet
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
Outdoor space and views
- Hudson River
- East Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Roof Deck
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 685 West End Ave, 1-BNS
A rare gem indeed!
The Home
A unique and flexible floor plan created this grand Maisonette combination in a Pre-War Coop on the Upper West Side. This flexible 3 or 4 Bedroom, 2.5 baths apartment features both a separate lobby and private street entrance from West End Avenue. Envisioned by a renowned furniture and set designer, the space has a very peaceful, Japanese inspired aesthetic that transports you into another realm. Soft wood tones envelope the entire space, highlighted by custom shoji screens and panels that divide the space to maximize the flexibility of use for each area. The 9' ceilings are adorned by custom rice paper lighting fixtures and back-lit panels creating the most interesting artistic accents. Natural Herringbone Oak Parquet floors ground this very Zen experience. A windowed Chef's kitchen with Oak cabinets, Viking range and black granite counters makes entertaining a joy. This perfect live/work apartment allows for 2 home offices off the street entrance or additional bedrooms as needed. Creative storage and ingenious design makes this home worthy of an Interior Design magazine feature editorial. Washer/Dryer permitted with board approval. Complete window replacement within this past year allows for excellent insulating and make the apartment remarkably quiet. 1% flip tax.
The Building
Built in 1928, 17 floors, 93 units.
Fantastic Roof Garden with panoramic Hudson River views, private storage (for rent), bike room and laundry. 24Hr. Doorman & Resident Manager, make this a place to call home!
The Neighborhood
Riverside Park, Broadway shopping & iconic places to stop for a "nosh" like Barney Greengrass & Tal Bagels! The 96th St. express train and many house of worship are right in your neighborhood. Call for a private tour!
Building Details for 685 West End Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1928
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts17/90
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
96 St
0.12 miles
86 St
0.35 miles
Citi Bike
West End Ave & W 94 St
0.05 miles
W 92 St & Broadway
0.11 miles
Upper West Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.
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OLR ID: 1872654
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