The Creston

The Creston is a seven-story prewar co-op on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, completed in 1925 and composed mainly of two-bedroom apartments and larger classic six layouts. Its masonry façade and traditional proportions reflect turn-of-the-century architecture; the building contains about 43 units served by an elevator and a live‑in superintendent. Interiors commonly feature high ceilings, hardwood floors, formal dining rooms, decorative fireplaces or exposed brick in some units, generous built‑ins and substantial closet space. Kitchens range from original or renovated windowed eat‑ins to fully updated chef’s kitchens with breakfast bars; many apartments offer flexible layouts that convert maids’ rooms or dens into offices or additional bedrooms. Shared building amenities are modest and practical: central laundry, bicycle storage, on‑site storage, and pet‑friendly policies; pieds‑a‑terre and sublets are allowed. Maintenance is notably low compared with neighboring co‑ops, though occasional assessments (for façade work) have been applied. Located one block from Riverside Park with easy access to the 96th Street express subway and neighborhood shopping, the Creston sits in a tree‑lined stretch of West End Avenue that combines quiet residential character with quick connections to Broadway’s restaurants and services.