With a sophisticated layout, this prewar home was designed with two formal parlors or sitting rooms and an expansive formal dining room off of the entry foyer, facing across West 82nd Street. These rooms are exceptional examples of the opulent design that makes the Saxony such a special residential building on the Upper West Side. Currently used as a living room, the original formal dining room showcases exquisite woodwork with paneled walls and coffered ceilings. The beautiful woodwork is in excellent condition; there is no need to strip away layers of decades-old paint in this carefully preserved home. You will also find hardwood floors throughout, including herringbone floors in the front formal rooms and three decorative fireplaces. The windowed galley kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and a pass-through to a charming breakfast room. There is also a washer and dryer in the kitchen.
A long gallery leads to 4 well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom features an enormous walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms have thru-wall air conditioners and the building also permits central air, with board approval.
The Saxony is a well-run boutique cooperative with low maintenance and features a part-time doorman, full-time porter, excellent live-in superintendent, landscaped roof deck, gym, private storage and a bike room. Residents love the convenience to Riverside Park and Central Park, public transportation, and the many neighborhood amenities just moments away. Pets are welcome!
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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.