305 W 86Th St

A 17-story prewar cooperative on the Upper West Side built in 1925, this boutique masonry building reflects classic New York apartment-house character. The property contains primarily two- and four-bedroom configurations and offers large, traditional layouts—formal entry foyers, separate dining rooms, high beamed ceilings, decorative moldings, and generous windows that provide cross-light on higher floors. Interiors often include well-appointed, windowed kitchens with pantry space, multiple bathrooms, and flexible rooms such as maid’s rooms or dens; some units have in-unit washer/dryer capability subject to building permission. Common areas are modest but service-oriented: an attended lobby/doorman from morning until midnight, live-in superintendent, porter, laundry room, bike room and private storage options. Exterior features include a brick façade and limited private outdoor spaces under 60 square feet for select residences. Building policies are cooperative rules typical of the neighborhood—pet-friendly terms in many listings, allowance for pied-à-terres and varying financing options, with a small flip tax. Located between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, the building sits one block from Riverside Park and close to Broadway’s retail corridors and the 1 train and M86 crosstown, supporting a pedestrian lifestyle with easy transit access and neighborhood amenities.