For $1.75M, your own private oculus with skyline views on the Upper West Side
All photos courtesy of Celeste Godoy for The Corcoran Group
Tucked under the eaves at the Ansonia condo at 2109 Broadway, this petite penthouse offers a unique way to experience panoramic city vistas. The circular windows that punctuate the Upper West Side building’s signature Beaux-Arts architecture create an oculus effect that brings in light and provides a birds-eye view of Manhattan. Asking $1,750,000, the two-bedroom home has the air of a Parisian garret (without the stair climb), with the added condo convenience of the iconic address.
Oculus aside, four skylights and three exposures make sure the space is filled with light. Additional atmospheric enhancements include central A/C (important in a top-floor flat) and easy access to the building’s rooftop deck.
An open layout incorporates a living room and dining area. A warm, spacious kitchen is framed by original beams. Wood cabinetry adds character, with sleek Bertazzoni appliances doing the heavy lifting.
The apartment’s two bedrooms have the same under-the-eaves charm. The primary bedroom offers skyline views from those round windows. The primary bath boasts a jacuzzi. The home’s half-bath conceals a washer and dryer.
Built in 1904, the Ansonia has been home to famous residents from Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey to Gustav Mahler and Igor Stravinsky.
The building earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980; it was converted to a condominium in 1992. Amenities at the pet-friendly full-service building include a doorman, a concierge, a landscaped roof deck, a laundry room, bike racks, storage and elevator access to private parking.
[Listing details: The Ansonia, 2109 Broadway, #17131 at CityRealty]
[At The Corcoran Group by David A. Palmieri and Nathaniel Faust]
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