The sprawling entertaining wing includes an enormous loft-like, oversized living room and an extra large formal dining room, creating a seamless setting for both intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining. The thoughtfully designed layout offers multiple possibilities, including multiple options to create an open-concept kitchen, an additional dining area, library, or an additional fifth bedroom to suit your lifestyle.
The private bedroom wing features three oversized south-facing bedrooms, each bathed in sunlight and enjoying beautiful city views. All can comfortably accommodate king-sized beds along with additional furnishings. A fourth bedroom, currently situated off the kitchen with the possiblity to have its own en-suite bathroom, provides the perfect guest suite, home office, or staff room.
The windowed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, storage, and workspace, while endless closets and storage solutions can be found throughout the home. Additional highlights include a vented in-unit washer and dryer, exceptional closet space, and the rare privacy of a semi-private floor landing.
Combining grand proportions, abundant sunlight, flexible living space, and timeless prewar elegance, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special Classic Seven residence in the sky.
BUILDING & NEIGHBORHOOD
Located on the corner of the highly desirable WEA and 86th Street, the Florence was built in 1924 in Renaissance Palazzo style with well-preserved original details. Amenities include 24-hr doorman, live-in super, community, bike, and laundry room, large storage lockers for rent with a small fee, and a newly-built fitness center opening in May.
Steps to Riverside Park, multiple playgrounds, miles of waterfront jogging and bike paths, 1,2,3 train and 86th street crosstown bus. A plethora of cultural & entertainment and attractions nearby, including but not limited to: American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, the Children's Museum, the New-York Historical Society, Symphony, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Zabar's, Fairway, Jacob's Pickles, Dagon, Tatiana, The Mermaid Inn, Pig & Khao, Jing Fong, Levain Bakery and more!
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.