885 W End Ave

Completed in 1915, this 13‑story prewar cooperative on West End Avenue exemplifies early 20th‑century Renaissance‑palazzo aesthetics by architect Gaetano Ajello. The masonry façade, decorative balconies and bronze‑framed entrance open to a restored lobby and period corridors. Residences are predominantly two‑ and three‑bedroom layouts with lofty ceilings (commonly 9–15 feet), oversized windows, detailed crown moldings, herringbone or hardwood floors, decorative fireplaces, and original door and transom work; many apartments feature formal dining rooms, entrance foyers, separate pantries or butler’s kitchens, and generous built‑in storage. Units combine restored historic features with modern updates — renovated kitchens with granite or marble counters and high‑end appliances, updated baths with soaking tubs, and some grandfathered in washers/dryers. Building services include a 24‑hour doorman, live‑in superintendent, porter and handyperson. Shared amenities comprise a shareholder gym, bike room, central laundry, and private basement storage bins assigned to apartments. The co‑op’s governance is noted for solid finances and recent capital projects (roof, façade, boilers, elevators). Pet policies and flexible purchase options (pied‑a‑terre, co‑purchasing, gifting, guarantors) are available; there is limited private outdoor space and some apartments include small terraces. Located a block from Riverside Park and close to the 1 train, the property sits on a quiet, tree‑lined stretch of the Upper West Side within easy reach of riverside recreation and neighborhood shops.