Families looking for a classic, elegant home in a sought-after location need look no further than 905 West End Avenue. The historic, 13-story prewar building on the Upper West Side dates back to 1917 and boasts an intimate layout families will appreciate—there are only four apartments per floor.
“Families with as many as five children have shown interest in these apartments, as well as new families,” says Louise Phillips- Forbes, executive vice president at Halstead Property. “It’s really about the architectural layouts and the flexibility they offer to families.”
With soaring ceilings, plenty of light and flexible floorplans, 905 West End Avenue offers the ultimate in classic elegance and functionality. Far from the cramped kitchens found in so many city apartments, kitchens at 905 West End are spacious and wellequipped, with two dishwashers, two wall ovens, a five-burner stove, double sinks, and a cozy breakfast area. “We have been able to take this wonderful, grand architecture and update the residences for today’s lifestyle, where the kitchen is the nucleus,” Phillips-Forbes says. “If a family wants to live in the kitchen,” she jokes, “they can.”
The building also features a full-time doorman and live-in super, and a roof garden is expected to be completed by the spring.
As for the surrounding area, families will enjoy the proximity to neighboring Riverside Park, excellent schools, activity centers like New York Kids Club and Planet Kids, and cultural attractions like Symphony Space. Plus, an array of cafes and restaurants, great shopping and more are just steps away.
—Jean Halloran-Monaco
Address: 905 West End Avenue | Asking Price: $1,525,000 for a 2-bedroom to $2,995,000 for a 4-bedroom | Developer: Samson Management | Architect: Galtano Ajello for the Paterno Brothers | Sales: Louise Phillips-Forbes, Halstead Property, 212-486-4905 | Website: 905wea.com
