175W95, 175 West 95th Street: Review and Ratings

Review of 175 West 95th Street by Carter Horsley

An affiliate of the Starrett Corporation converted the Axton rental apartment building at 175 West 95^th Street to a condominium in 2015.

The 28-story tower was erected as part of the Mitchell-Lama program that provided affordable housing to moderate- and middle-income families in 1971.  It is also known as 176 West 96^th Street and 725 Amsterdam Avenue.

It has 229 residential condominium units and three commercial condominiums.

Bottom Line

A slab tower on Amsterdam Avenue distinguished by its pleasant ground-floor spaces and it many not-fully-walled balconies that add considerable texture.

Description

The beige-brick tower has many white balconies and extends from 95^th to 96^th Streets on Amsterdam Avenue.

The building has an attractive glass entrance marquee and sidewalk landscaping.  It has discrete air-conditioners.

Amenities

The building has a 24-hour concierge, a residents’ lounge, a landscaped terrace with seating and a separate play area, an indoor playroom, a package room, and a gym.

Apartments

Apartments had oak floors and kitchens have white quartz countertops and Liebherr, Miele and Betrazzoni appliances.

Apartment B is a two-bedroom unit with 978 square feet with two bedrooms and a wide entry foyer that leads to an open, pass-through. 11-foot-wide kitchen an 11-foot-wide dining room and a 15-foot-long living room with a balcony.

Apartment G is a two-bedroom unit with an entry foyer that leads to a 16-foot-wide living room with an open, 13-foot-wide kitchen and a balcony.

Apartment D is a one-bedroom unit with 708 square feet and a 17-foot-wide living room with a balcony and an open 9-foot-wide kitchen.

Apartment H is a 504-square-foot studio with a 15-foot-wide living room with a 13-foot-long sleeping alcove and a 6-foot-long kitchen.