Avonova, 219 West 81st Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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The Avonova at 219 West 81st Street is a distinguished prewar condominium built in 1912 and designed by Gaetano Ajello, the prolific architect behind numerous notable Upper West Side buildings including 473, 505, 575, and 645 West End Avenue. This 13 story building underwent a comprehensive renovation in the 2000s, with Gruzen Samton overseeing the luxury condominium conversion that included façade restoration, new windows, and updated mechanical systems. Architecturally, the building features a three-story limestone base, beige brick façade, and charming decorative elements including putti holding escutcheons above fifth-floor windows.
The building offers an impressive array of amenities centered around a lower level amenity center designed by Allen + Killcoyne. Residents enjoy a landscaped roof deck, fully equipped fitness center and yoga room with Peloton and Cybex equipment, children's playroom, club room with catering kitchen, bike storage, and additional storage units. The full service building provides 24 hour doorman service and a live-in resident manager, though notably lacks an on-site garage.
Apartments at the Avonova showcase classic prewar elegance with modern updates, featuring soaring ceilings ranging from 9'6" to 10 feet, crown moldings, and hardwood floors throughout. Kitchens are outfitted with Viking professional appliances, Caesarstone countertops, and custom pearlescent lacquer cabinetry with frosted glass accents. Master bathrooms feature luxurious finishes including Crema Calacatta marble flooring and Thassos marble shower enclosures. Many apartments offer flexible layouts that can be reconfigured, with several units that can transition between two, three, or four-bedroom configurations, and a few featuring dramatic 27 foot great rooms perfect for entertaining.
Positioned on the northeast corner of Broadway and West 81st Street, the Avonova enjoys a prime Upper West Side location between Central Park and Riverside Park. Residents are just steps from iconic neighborhood establishments like Zabar's and Orwasher's, with convenient access to the 1, B, and C subway lines. The building's entrance courtyard and landscaped setting provide a peaceful retreat while maintaining easy access to the area's renowned restaurants, cultural institutions, and green spaces.
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