With its remarkable proportions and timeless elegance, this home invites endless possibilities for customization while showcasing the enduring beauty of prewar architecture. Classic details abound, including rich hardwood floors-herringbone in the living room and gallery-soaring 11-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, oversized picture windows, and an elegant decorative fireplace.
Designed for both intimate living and large-scale entertaining, the residence boasts a nearly 30-foot entrance gallery, a south-facing living room, and a formal dining room-each measuring an impressive 25 feet. The massive eat-in kitchen provides ample space for a full pantry, large dining area, and endless culinary creativity. Every bedroom is generously proportioned, offering privacy, flexibility, and the comfort of a true home. The primary suite, along with an additional bedroom, enjoys southern exposure with lovely treetop views. Original bathrooms and abundant closet space throughout offer the opportunity to create a highly personalized vision of luxury.
This exceptional offering represents a rare opportunity to own a residence of such grand scale and prewar character on the Upper West Side-blending timeless architectural beauty with the versatility to suit today's modern lifestyle, all within moments of the city's two most iconic parks.
161 West 86th Street is an elegant prewar cooperative built in 1914 and converted in 1980. The building offers doorman service from 7:00 am to 1:00 am, a live-in superintendent, and attentive staff. Amenities include assigned private storage, bicycle storage, and a beautifully landscaped roof garden with sweeping city views. Pets are welcome with board approval.
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.