41 W 96Th St

Built in 1926 and rising about 15 stories, this prewar cooperative by Emory Roth occupies a park-block address on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The exterior presents red brick masonry, a pronounced roofline parapet and restrained decorative detailing typical of 1920s residential design. Units are primarily one-bedroom layouts but the building historically offers flexible floor plans—Classic Fives, double-corner apartments and combined units appear in listings—featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, crown moldings, exposed beams and original millwork. Interiors commonly include formal foyers, separate dining rooms or dining galleries, windowed kitchens (many renovated with granite or stone counters and islands), built-ins, walk-in closets and multiple windowed bathrooms; some homes retain staff rooms that function as offices or maid’s rooms. Shared spaces emphasize full-service, old-world residential living: a restored ornate lobby, full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry, bike room, private storage bins and a small landscaped courtyard with recreational space. Building amenities skew toward communal convenience and neighborhood leisure rather than modern glass-tower features—residents also report ping-pong and basketball space, a children’s playroom and on-site maintenance support. Pet-friendly with washer/dryer allowances in many units, the cooperative sits half a block from Central Park, close to Riverside Park, the Columbus Avenue retail corridor (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s) and multiple subway lines, offering a classic Upper West Side lifestyle with easy access to transit, shopping and cultural institutions.