440 W End Ave

A 17-story prewar cooperative completed in 1928, this West End Avenue building was designed by noted architects Schwartz & Gross and reflects Georgian-inspired masonry and classical ornament. Units are principally one- and two-bedroom layouts (with larger multi-room Classic Seven and five-room combinations appearing in listings) that retain original prewar details: oak herringbone floors, beamed ceilings, picture moldings, glass-and-brass hardware and sizable room proportions. Common areas include a terrazzo and mahogany lobby with concierge desk, semi-private elevator landings on select floors, a planted roof deck, landscaped garden, children's playroom, bike room, laundry facilities and private storage (wait list). The property operates full-service with 24-hour doormen, live-in superintendent(s), porters/handyman coverage and building staff. Interior finish highlights in renovated residences range from renovated chef kitchens with islands and high-end appliances to restored cast-iron tubs, chandeliers and built-ins; many apartments offer abundant closets, walk-in storage and some private outdoor terraces. Building rules typically allow pets with board approval, prohibit pieds-à-terre, permit in-unit washers/dryers on approval, and offer limited private parking options nearby. The address sits at West 81st Street and West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, one block from Riverside Park and within easy walking distance of Central Park, multiple subway lines, cultural institutions and neighborhood grocers, supporting a lifestyle that blends historic character with modern conveniences.