An Urban Miracle, a Rare offering of one of the ONLY one bedroom Penthouses on The Entire Upper West Side in one of the MOST Sought After buildings in the entire world, The Apthorp. Enter the courtyard, and the city falls away; you find yourself in the embrace of a beautiful sheltered park. Take your private elevator bank up to the very top and you are at a very private corridor with access to your new Penthouse.
The Apthorp has been reimagined as a luxury condominium, while retaining all of its turn of the century grandeur and glamour. The Apthorp's 6,500 square foot amenities suite includes a private spa and fitness center, separate yoga/exercise studio, two treatment rooms with full baths, steam room, sauna, entertainment suite with bar, catering kitchen, integrated media and billiards, playroom and craft center, and individual storage rooms. There are two grand gates with doormen, one on the Broadway side and one on the West End Avenue side. Within the gates are 4 attended lobbies, in each corner of the building. Located just steps to all transportation, the Apthorp is conveniently located by both Central Park & Riverside Park! Citarella, Zabaars, Fairway, and the popular Trader Joes are just a few lovely places within walking distance for every day needs. This much loved Upper West Side neighborhood is home to fine dining and entertainment, Riverside Boat Basin, nearby Columbus Circle with Whole Foods and luxury boutiques to name a few highlights! The building was built on what was called "Bloomingdale Road," now known as Broadway in 1908. Designed by architects Clinton and Russell for William Waldorf Astor, the style is Italian Renaissance Revival and some say was modeled after the Pitti Palace in Florence. This stunning structure occupies the full block between Broadway and West End Avenue and between West 78th and West 79th streets. Arguably one of the most monumental and magnificent buildings in the city, The Apthorp is built around a large interior courtyard that is planted with flowers and greenery surrounding two ornate fountains. Originally meant for horse drawn carriages, today the courtyard is usable by residents to drive up in cars and be dropped off or to drop off luggage. The core is a large courtyard with two marble fountains and a lovely garden In the spring, there are tulips and azaleas, in summer pale-blue hostas and hydrangeas
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.