A gracious entrance foyer sets the tone, leading into an elegant living room ideal for entertaining or relaxing in comfort. The formal dining room - easily convertible to a third bedroom - features a stunning custom cherry built-in with abundant storage. The expansive, windowed kitchen masterfully blends restored original cabinetry with custom-built additions, complemented by granite countertops, a tumbled marble mosaic floor, and premium appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, Viking range with a vented hood, and a Bosch dishwasher. A dedicated laundry room houses a vented Miele washer/dryer and offers the flexibility to convert the space back to a half bath with board approval.
Beyond a glass door, the private bedroom wing provides a quiet retreat. A tastefully updated windowed bathroom serves two well-proportioned bedrooms. The bedrooms feature stripped original doorframes, custom built-ins, and custom closets. Other features of this outstanding home include 9+ foot ceilings, restored floor to ceiling hardwood doors (some with stained glass transoms), original oak floors, Italian marble-topped radiator covers, recessed lighting, upgraded electrical, skim-coated walls and custom Hunter Douglas shades.
41 West 82nd Street is a coveted pet-friendly prewar co-op with a live-in superintendent (who accepts packages), video security, bike storage, private storage (waitlist), and a beautifully maintained outdoor patio with BBQ and seating. The location is a dream - a half block to Central Park and the Diana Ross 82nd Street Playground, and a short walk to Zabar's, Citarella, Fairway, Trader Joe's, the Columbus Avenue Greenmarket, the American Museum of Natural History, the Children's Museum, Hayden Planetarium, multiple transportation options, and the amazing bars, boutiques, cafes, cultural institutions and restaurants that make the Upper West Side such a wonderful place to live.
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.