Pre-war penthouse on the Upper West Side with soaring ceilings and a huge terrace asks $5.95M
Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens
Sitting atop an Italian Renaissance palazzo-style apartment building on the Upper West Side, this penthouse at 257 West 86th Street brings the drama. Upon entering from a semi-private landing, you’re greeted by the duplex’s sprawling living room that measures 28 feet by 20 feet but feels even larger thanks to the massive window and 20-foot ceilings. Asking $5,950,000, the penthouse has three bedrooms and a stunning private terrace with open views from nearly every angle.
On the corner of West 86th Street and Broadway, the building was built in 1909 and converted into a co-op in 1976. The 14-story tower features 41 apartments and boasts a three-story limestone base and a large colonnaded entrance.
The penthouse is spread across the 13th and 14th floors. From the entrance on the lower level is a gallery that opens into the stunning living room. The grand space is accentuated by 20-foot ceilings and the nearly floor-to-ceiling, north-facing window. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the space.
Take in the splendid space from the home’s interior balcony on the mezzanine level.
Off the main level is a cozy bedroom or home office, which has access to the spacious terrace. Measuring 24 feet by 24 feet, the outdoor space benefits from west, east, and north exposures, with views stretching in three directions.
On the other end of the living space is a kitchen with enough space for a dining table and a center island. An abundance of storage and cabinet space (and a large pantry) fits the needs of any home chef. In the adjoining room, a formal dining room currently serves as a study and den, lined with bookshelves and drenched in sunlight. There’s also a half-bath on this floor.
On the second level, there are two bedrooms, including the primary suite with a charming sunny en-suite bath. There’s a double vanity and a separate shower and tub. In addition to several closets on this floor, there’s also a convenient storage room.
Situated among the best of the Upper West Side, and positioned between Riverside Park and Central Park, the building is a full-service boutique pre-war co-op with a full-time elevator operator, resident manager, and a fitness center.
[Listing details: 257 West 86th Street, #PHA at CityRealty]
[At Brown Harris Stevens by Lisa K. Lippman]
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