On the PARLOR LEVEL, you are welcomed by an entry foyer that opens into a floor-through living room, dining room, and kitchen, flooded with natural light. The contemporary gut renovation includes new mechanicals, exposed redbrick walls, two carved limestone wood burning fireplaces, meticulously restored 19th century herringbone hardwood floors sourced from a French Military Academy, and more. Every corner exudes warmth and character.
The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances and a convenient butler's pantry with a wine cave and ample storage. Through a wall of windows, the kitchen overlooks and has access to the garden, perfect for alfresco dining surrounded by lush planters and a redbrick enclosure. A windowed powder room completes the level.
Descend the bronze and limestone staircase to the GARDEN LEVEL, where the French herringbone hardwood floors continue. The garden level contains two bedrooms and bathrooms. The primary suite, which has direct access to the garden, has a large walk-in closet, a limestone fireplace, and a spa-like en-suite bathroom complete with an oversized vanity, water closet, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. The second bedroom offers its own walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom.
The LOWER LEVEL has a full bathroom, wood grain, porcelain heated floors, a storage and laundry room, and two additional bedrooms that can be your office space, media room, den, library, gym, playroom, and more.
Convenience meets luxury with the option of private parking, housekeeping, gardening and garbage/stoop cleaning services upon request, while Verizon FiOS Internet ensures seamless connectivity. Ample storage for bicycle and more is yours under the front stoop.
Nestled in the heart of the coveted Upper West Side, 161 West 87th Street is just moments away from Central Park, Riverside Park, and the American Museum of Natural History, along with diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Accessible subway lines include the 1, B, and C.
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.