490 West End Avenue Upper West Side Apartment For Sale

RARE PRE-WAR CLASSIC SEVEN WITH GILDED AGE ELEGANCE

Step into a stunning masterpiece at 490 West End Avenue, apartment 1D-a true homage to the opulence of the Gilded Age. This beautiful classic seven, located on the first level of a distinguished Upper West Side cooperative, has been meticulously renovated, blending modern luxury with exquisite pre-war details. This home showcases craftsmanship that's both rare and irreplaceable.

With soaring 11-foot ceilings, the grandeur of this home is evident from the moment you enter the gracious foyer. The expansive formal dining room, wood-paneled and adorned with a decorative fireplace mantle and an intricately filigreed mirror, invites lavish gatherings. The space is enriched by polished oak parquet floors with mahogany borders and 9-foot French doors, all beautifully preserved.

Picture-frame walls, custom tile work, and large wood-framed windows throughout add further touches of refinement. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to evoke the charm of a grand townhouse while being nestled in a full-service building. The apartment is pin-drop quiet, offering a serene retreat from the city.

The windowed eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances including a La Cornue cooking range, Subzero refrigerator, full size Subzero wine cooler, and a plethora of practical and thoughtful custom cabinets. The adjacent maid's room features a half bath & a Washer/Dryer, providing a versatile space for an office, study, or nursery. Down a private hallway, separate from the entertaining spaces, are three generously sized bedrooms and a windowed bath. The master bedroom boasts an original shaving sink and a rare and charming built-in wall safe.

490 West End Avenue is a 12-story, full-service cooperative featuring a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, spacious storage lockers, bicycle room, laundry room, gym, pet-friendly policy and new outdoor common seating area/garden space to relax and enjoy.

Ideally located just a block from Riverside Park, with convenient access to transportation, fine dining, and boutique shopping, this historic residence blends architectural grandeur with modern comfort-the perfect home for those who appreciate the best of both worlds.