The Rousseau, 221 West 82nd Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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The Rousseau is a 17 story, 98 unit pre-war building at 221 West 82nd Street, designed by renowned architect Emery Roth in 1923 for developer Sam Minskoff. This Italian Renaissance revival style building features a rusticated limestone base, brown brick midsection, and terra-cotta ornamental details that exemplify the quintessential New York "background buildings" of the 1920s construction boom. The building operates as a condop, offering the flexibility of condominium rules with cooperative ownership, and notably requires no board interview for purchases.
Apartments at The Rousseau typically feature the generous proportions and elegant details characteristic of prewar construction, including high ceilings, beamed ceilings, crown moldings, and hardwood or parquet floors. Many units have been thoughtfully renovated with modern kitchens featuring high end appliances, updated bathrooms with marble finishes, and in-unit washer/dryer capability. Higher floor apartments offer impressive city and Hudson River views, particularly from west facing units that capture sunset light, while corner apartments benefit from cross breezes and multiple exposures.
The building provides full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, an elegant marble lobby, and a professionally landscaped roof deck with seating and dining areas. Additional conveniences include a bike room, laundry facilities, storage lockers, and a children's playroom. The building welcomes pets and allows pied-à-terre ownership, with flexible subletting policies after an initial residency period.
Located in the heart of the Upper West Side between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, The Rousseau sits on a tree lined block just steps from both Central Park and Riverside Park. Residents enjoy proximity to neighborhood institutions like Zabar's and Fairway, easy access to the 1 and 3 subway lines, and the cultural attractions of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History.
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