890 W End Ave

A 16-story prewar cooperative completed in 1925 and designed by the noted firm Schwartz & Gross, this intimate Upper West Side building contains 26 primarily two-bedroom residences arranged in traditional turn-of-the-century layouts. Exterior character is classic prewar masonry with a planted roof terrace and landscaped courtyard and garden that provide shared outdoor space for residents. Interiors typically preserve original details — high ceilings, crown and base moldings, built-in shelving, and patterned or parquet hardwood floors — while many units have been updated with renovated kitchens and baths and some owners have installed in-unit washers and dryers. Common areas are full-service: 24-hour doormen, a live-in superintendent, a residents’ playroom, library/children’s area, bike and trunk storage, a communal laundry room, and dedicated private storage. The building is pet-friendly with board approval and permits 80% financing; pieds-à-terre are restricted. Located on a quiet, transit-rich block near Riverside and Central Parks, it sits in an established retail corridor of neighborhood markets, cafes, and restaurants, offering a classic Upper West Side lifestyle with easy subway and bus access.