Residence 8C is an elegant home in a distinguished Rosario Candela-designed cooperative, ideally located on a quiet, tree-lined block of West 86th Street just off Riverside Drive. Set peacefully at the rear of the building, the residence enjoys a south-facing exposure with wonderful natural light and exceptional quiet.
A gracious entrance foyer leads to a beautifully balanced layout, with an expansive living room and separate formal dining room that are inviting yet distinct-well suited to both everyday living and entertaining. High ceilings, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, freshly skim-coated walls, and restored original moldings and architectural detailing highlight the home's prewar character. Generous proportions and abundant closets reflect the scale and livability that define Candela's designs.
Quietly positioned away from the entertaining spaces, a private bedroom wing offers two generously proportioned bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary bedroom with an en-suite bath. This thoughtful separation allows for privacy and quiet even while the living and dining rooms are in use.
Beyond the formal dining room, a windowed kitchen and butler's pantry connect to a third bedroom, creating tremendous flexibility for use as a bedroom, guest room, home office or den.
Of particular note, this third bedroom was formerly configured with a half bath, creating intriguing possibilities for future reconfiguration. A washer/dryer or half bath may be installed in this area with board approval, and the space also offers the opportunity to explore a future kitchen reconfiguration, subject to the appropriate approvals.
Through-the-wall air conditioning is permitted along the south-facing exterior wall, subject to board approval.
Built in 1924, 334 West 86th Street is an intimate, pet-friendly, full-service prewar cooperative with just three residences per floor. The building features:
The setting is quintessential Upper West Side-peaceful and residential, just off Riverside Drive and moments from Riverside Park, while remaining convenient to transportation, shopping, dining and neighborhood amenities.
A rare combination of gracious scale, a classic layout, flexible living space, abundant natural light and an exceptional Riverside location.
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.