127 W 96Th St

127 West 96th Street is a 17-story prewar cooperative built in 1927 and converted to co-op ownership in 1984. The 39-unit building features classic 1920s architecture with high beamed ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors and arched entryways that reflect its period character. Unit mix skews toward one- and three-bedroom layouts with a variety of alcove studios, larger prewar two-bedroom plans and a top-floor penthouse with a private terrace. Interiors commonly include foyer entries, generous closets (including cedar and walk-in options), eat-in or galley kitchens, renovated bathrooms, and finished den or office spaces; many residences have built-in shelving, original trim and large windows delivering strong daylight. Common areas are full-service and well-maintained: an elegant lobby, two passenger elevators, a 24-hour doorman, live‑in superintendent, laundry room with upgraded machines, bike room, storage room with bins and additional storage by waitlist. Outdoor amenities include a landscaped courtyard and communal garden with Wi‑Fi plus private outdoor terraces on select units. Building policies support pet ownership, allow co-purchasing and guarantors, permit subletting after two years (with limits), and disallow pieds-à-terre. Parking is not on-site; street and neighborhood parking apply. Located on West 96th Street on the Upper West Side, the building sits between Central Park and Riverside Park, close to express and local subway lines (1/2/3 and B/C), cross‑town buses, grocery options like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and a dense selection of restaurants, cafes and cultural amenities, making it a lively, transit-rich urban residential choice.