50 W 96Th St

A 15-story, 1929 prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, this intimate building contains roughly 20 residences arranged in classic layouts. Exterior details reflect the era’s masonry construction and understated ornament; the block-facing façade benefits from tree-lined street sightlines and proximity to Central Park. Interiors preserve prewar character—high beamed ceilings, hardwood and herringbone floors, original moldings and large entry foyers—while many units have been modernized with windowed eat-in kitchens, marble counters and upgraded appliances. Common areas include a recently refreshed lobby, a planted roof deck with city and park views, a bike room, laundry facilities and limited storage (waitlist). Building services feature a 24-hour doorman and a live-in superintendent; management permits pets and considers pied-a-terres on a case-by-case basis. Practical notes: through‑wall air conditioning is common, some apartments include vented washer/dryers, and occasional unit combinations have reduced the total unit count over time. The location places residents steps from Central Park, multiple subway lines (B/C and 1/2/3), and neighborhood retail such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.