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The Florence

545 West End Ave, 8-A

Upper West Side, Manhattan | West 86th Street & West 87th Street

7 Rooms4 Beds3 BathsCo-op

$2,750,000
Maintenance$4,458

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Entry Foyer
  • Full Floor
  • Original Details
  • Private Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 545 West End Ave, 8-A

Perched on a high floor with brilliant southeastern sunlight and city views, this palatial Classic Seven residence offers four bedrooms with the flexibility to create a fifth bedroom, all within an expansive and highly desirable prewar layout. A semi-private landing shared by only two residences leads to a gracious entry foyer that sets the tone for this exceptional home. Rich in original prewar character, the residence features soaring lofty beamed ceilings, grand living and dining rooms, king-sized bedrooms, and all four exposures, flooding the home with natural light throughout the day.

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!

  • 75% financing allowed
  • Co-purchasing, gifting, subletting permitted with restrictions
  • Assessment: $324
  • No Pied A Terre
  • Pet friendly Building


Listing History for 545 West End Ave, 8-A

Now
07/06/2026
Contract Signed by Stephanie Bo Li
Douglas Elliman
06/13/2026
$2,750,000
Initial Price by Stephanie Bo Li
Douglas Elliman

Building Details for 545 West End Ave

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1924
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts16/88
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

86 St
0.1 miles
79 St
0.38 miles
96 St
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

W 87 St & West End Ave
0.03 miles
W 84 St & Broadway
0.18 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Licensed As
Li Li
Salesperson
License#:
10401333858
Company:
Douglas Elliman
View this property on the company's website

Building Availability

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$2,332,500
$2,332,500
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