170 W 74Th St

The Berkley is a 12-story prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, originally completed in 1913 and later converted from a residential hotel. The building contains fewer than 20 units, mostly studios and one-bedroom layouts, and retains classic prewar details such as high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, substantial trim and tall windows. Common interior elements include an entrance foyer, elevator access, a staffed 24-hour doorman presence with a live-in superintendent and on-site management, plus laundry facilities in the basement. Several apartments have been renovated with modern kitchens and windowed bathrooms while maintaining period character. Exterior private outdoor space is limited to small terraces under 60 square feet for select residences; there are no large shared outdoor amenities. The building’s policies are notably flexible for a co-op: it permits investors, pied-à-terres, guarantors, gifting, co-purchasing and immediate, unlimited subletting, though pet ownership (particularly dogs and birds) is generally restricted or determined case by case. Located near Amsterdam Avenue and West 74th Street, the property sits within walking distance of Central Park, Riverside Park, multiple grocery options (Trader Joe’s, Fairway, Citarella), bakeries and the 1/2/3 subway lines, supporting an urban, transit-rich lifestyle.