Property Description for 176 West 87th Street, 5-C
Rarely available - mint condition 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath corner apartment with extraordinary light in prewar doorman co-op home on Manhattan's Upper West Side. No expense spared and no detail overlooked in the complete, masterful renovation of this light-filled prewar classic. Gracious entry way leads to the open concept kitchen, dining and living room area perfect for spending quality time together with loved ones.
White oak flooring with extra sound insulation and molded baseboards lend a classic foundation. The dining and living areas are defined by a graceful archway. A roomy breakfast bar separates the dining area from the kitchen, offering a casual eating space. It's flanked by temperature-controlled wine storage area and a coffee bar area, both with lit glass front cabinets. The kitchen itself offers a Wolf range with externally vented hood, Ultra-quiet Kitchenaid dishwasher, and SubZero Refrigerator/Freezer with ice maker and cold water dispenser. Raven Caesar Stone counters and white marble tiled backsplashes create a timeless, classic, luxurious look. Under-cabinet lighting throughout.
Just off the kitchen through a handsome pocket door is the windowed laundry area with Miele stacked washer. and dryer and a powder room, convenient for guests.
The living room features a custom built in for television, books and storage along the far wall. A glass-paned door opens to a hallway leading to the two bedrooms and the main bath, with new closets built along one side. The primary sleeping chamber is a corner with windows facing west and north, and both bedrooms have new custom closets. There are. a total of 6 custom closets, including 2 walk-in closets, rare in a 1918-era building. Bathrooms feature new Toto fixtures. Main bath has marble floor and glass-enclosed tub/shower.
Oversized windows with Hunter Douglas treatments let the light pour in and offer open views north up Amsterdam. New through-wall air conditioning units throughout the apartment with custom covers. Electric infrastructure is completely upgraded with new circuit box, wires and high speed internet cabling run through entire apartment allowing for televisions, speakers, direct internet connections in every room. New natural gas risers as well. Custom carpentry and cabinetry throughout. Designer light fixtures (including Jonathan Adler) included.
Building features include 24 hour door staff, resident manager, elegant lobby and elevators, large roof deck with new furniture, brand new children's play room, bicycle storage, new gym (opening next month) and additional storage available for rent. Pets, pied-a-terre, and subletting allowed with board approval
Centrally located between Central Park and Riverside Park on the corner of West 87th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, just a block away from the 86th Street subway station and crosstown bus. Amazing restaurants and shopping including Hudson & Charles butcher shop, Trader Joe's and the legendary Barney Greengrass deli nearby.
Truly turnkey. Step right in to your new home to start living, laughing and loving with light, luxury and location.
