The Broadway,
2250 Broadway

Overview of The Broadway at 2250 Broadway

The Broadway at 2250 Broadway represents a thoughtful example of historic preservation combined with modern luxury living. This distinctive building features a preserved 1914 RKO 81st Street Theater façade designed by renowned theater architect Thomas W. Lamb, with its handsome three story terra cotta exterior and large arched windows maintained as the frontage. Behind this historic gem rises a 20 to 23 story residential tower (sources vary), completed in the late 1980s using the theater's air rights. The architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle handled the conversion while William A. Hall and Charles B. Ferris Associates designed the tower, creating a contextual "background building" that preserves the historic structure's prominence.

The building contains approximately 120 to 124 condominium units ranging from studios to a spectacular 2 bedroom duplex with 283 square foot terrace that includes built in refrigeration and is pre wired for sound and electricity. Many apartments feature private balconies overlooking the landscaped courtyard, hardwood floors, and pass through kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Several units showcase extensive custom renovations including chef's kitchens with Bertazzoni appliances, custom built ins, and floor-to-ceiling storage solutions. The studios are particularly notable for functioning more like one bedrooms, with some featuring Murphy beds and private balconies.

Building amenities include 24 hour doorman service with long tenured staff, a live-in superintendent, fitness center, children's playroom, laundry facilities, and an elegantly landscaped common courtyard. The location is exceptionally convenient with Zabar's directly across the street and proximity to Fairway, Citarella, Trader Joe's, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Riverside Park, and the Museum of Natural History. The building welcomes pets on a case by case basis and permits pied-à-terre ownership, making it attractive to both full time residents and investors seeking prime Upper West Side real estate.