311 W 97Th St

A low-rise, prewar cooperative constructed in 1915, this seven-story boutique building houses roughly 21 units configured primarily as three- and four-bedroom residences. Exterior character is classically Edwardian: masonry façade, modest cornice work and sash windows that admit abundant light to apartments facing tree-lined West 97th Street and adjacent Riverside Park. Interiors preserve original period details—high ceilings, hardwood floors, transoms, decorative fireplaces, crown moldings, and antique doors—while many homes have been thoughtfully renovated to include modern kitchens with stone counters, premium appliances, updated baths, and washer/dryer hookups when approved by the board. Unit layouts favor house-like proportions with long galleries, separate formal dining rooms, and generous closet storage; several units feature private outdoor space, including small yards or terraces. Building services and shared spaces are straightforward and practical: an elevator, basement storage cages that often convey with units, a bicycle room, central laundry, and a virtual doorman system. The co-op is smoke-free, pet-friendly, and typically permits pied-a-terres, sublets and certain financing scenarios on a case-by-case basis. Maintenance charges are noted as moderate for the neighborhood and flip-tax/share transfer fees apply. Location is a defining amenity—set half a block from Riverside Park, the building offers immediate access to waterfront paths, playgrounds and green space while sitting within walking distance of grocery options (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Westside Market), neighborhood restaurants and the 1/2/3 and cross-town transit. The overall lifestyle skews toward buyers seeking prewar charm, spacious rooms and a quiet, park-adjacent Upper West Side setting rather than a high-amenity luxury tower.