Located in the distinguished The Belvoir, this elegant residence offers expansive rooms, a highly flexible layout, beautiful natural light throughout the day, and superbly preserved architectural details enhanced by extensive recent improvements.
A gracious central gallery sets the tone for the home. The magnificent living room features soaring beamed ceilings, custom media cabinetry with bronze picture lighting, and impressive proportions ideal for both comfortable living and large-scale entertaining. Opposite, the formal dining room has been thoughtfully enhanced with custom built-ins and an integrated bar with dual XO wine and beverage refrigerators.
The windowed eat-in chef's kitchen has been stylishly updated with quartz countertops, refinished cabinetry with new hardware, and a full suite of premium appliances including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, and Bosch. A custom banquette creates an inviting dining area with newly upholstered cushions and discreet slide-out storage for waste and recycling, while additional built-in cabinetry enhances the kitchen's functionality. A separate laundry closet just outside the kitchen houses a vented washer and dryer for added convenience.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a flexible office or fourth bedroom with custom shelving and dual workstations, ideal as a home office, guest room, or staff suite.
The private bedroom wing features a stunning corner primary suite filled with natural light and enhanced by custom built-ins, including integrated storage and a television mount. The beautifully renovated primary bath includes a new vanity and medicine cabinet. A second spacious bedroom suite with its own renovated bath, along with a generous third bedroom, completes this quiet and private wing of the home.
Recent upgrades throughout the apartment include new oak flooring, skim-coated and freshly painted walls, new moldings with added chair rail and wainscoting, updated chandeliers and vanity lighting, and upgraded electrical capacity with new risers. Through-wall PTAC units provide efficient heating and cooling, all controlled by Nest thermostats for modern comfort.
Designed in 1927 by noted architect George H. Pelham, 470 West End Avenue, known as the Belvoir, is one of the Upper West Side's most admired prewar cooperatives. Its Renaissance-inspired facade, elegant lobby illuminated by leaded glass windows, full-time doorman, and attentive resident staff create a distinguished living experience.
Situated within the Riverside--West End Historic District and moments from Riverside Park, the building enjoys a beautiful perimeter garden at the corner of West End Avenue and 83rd Street. The vibrant restaurants, shops, and transportation of Broadway are just one block away, including neighborhood institutions such as Zabar's and Fairway Market.
Low maintenance, which includes electricity, further enhances the appeal of this exceptional residence. Storage included.
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.