140 W 69Th St

Constructed in 1903 and known historically as the Spencer Arms, this 12-story Beaux-Arts cooperative occupies a landmarked Upper West Side block near Lincoln Center and Central Park. The conversion from hotel to residential created 78 units that range from studios and one-bedrooms to rare larger four-bedroom layouts; many apartments retain prewar proportions such as high (9–11 foot) ceilings, crown moldings, chandeliers, and generous foyer and dining spaces. Interiors commonly feature built-ins, walk-in closets, soaking tubs, recessed lighting and thoughtful storage solutions; some units have lofted sleeping areas, Murphy beds, or private terraces and Juliet balconies. Common areas reflect full-service city living: a 24-hour doorman/concierge, live-in resident manager, laundry room, multiple passenger elevators plus a service elevator, and a staff that manages ongoing capital projects and lobby/hallway refurbishments. The building permits pied-a-terres, co-purchasing, and varying sublet policies (rules differ by unit and residency length) and is pet-friendly with typical one-pet allowances. Located on a tree-lined stretch of West 69th Street, the property places residents a short walk from express and local subway lines, grocery and retail options, cultural institutions, and Central Park, offering a blend of historic character and modernized conveniences.