The Melar at 250 West 93rd Street on the southwest corner at Broadway is a 20-story, 143-unit rental apartment building developed by Friedland Properties.

Designed by Costas Konylis & Partners, it is has a light-colored base with a setback dark-colored tower.

The building, which is also known as 2491-5 Broadway, has rounded corner windows in its base at its Broadway corner.

This area of Broadway has changed dramatically in recent years with several handsome new apartment buildings a couple of blocks of north and two taller apartment towers a few more blocks to the north. In addition, a major renovation of the 96th Street subway station was completed in 2010.

The pet-friendly building has 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a landscaped sun deck, a fitness center, bicyle storage and private resident storage lockers.

Apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows. Kitchens have in-sink disposals and stone counters and bathrooms have fog-resistant mirrors and lacquer-style vanities.

The area abounds in restaurants and Riverside Park is a short walk away.