171 W 57Th St

The Briarcliff is a 13-story, full-service prewar condominium erected in 1922 by the firm Warren & Wetmore, noted for Grand Central Terminal. Its masonry façade and classical proportions reflect 1920s Manhattan luxury; the building contains large multi-bedroom residences (two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts) many with private keyed-elevator vestibules. Interiors emphasize traditional prewar details—high ceilings, oversized sash windows, decorative moldings, parquet and wide-plank herringbone floors—paired with modernized kitchens and baths in many units. Typical apartment plans include formal entry foyers, expansive living rooms, separate formal dining rooms, eat-in kitchens with pantry space, and ancillary staff/maid rooms which are often repurposed as offices or guest suites. Common facilities are white-glove in nature: a 24-hour doorman, resident manager/superintendent, on-site laundry room, bicycle storage and private basement storage cages. The building is pet-friendly and offers central services that support both full-time city living and pied-à-terre use. Situated on West 57th Street directly across from Carnegie Hall and two blocks from Central Park, the Briarcliff places residents within walking distance of Lincoln Center, major museums, Fifth and Madison Avenue shopping, and a broad range of restaurants and transit lines, delivering a culturally rich, highly walkable Midtown lifestyle.