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This Italian-Renaissance-palazzo-style apartment building was erected in 1930 and converted to a cooperative in 1970. The 17-story building has 72 apartments and features a limestone base, elegant pilasters, and a marble lobby. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.
Built in 1930 and converted to a co-op in 1970, 12 West 96th Street is a 17 story Italian Renaissance palazzo style building with 72 apartments. The building features a one story limestone base with a canopied entrance flanked by lanterns, a marble lobby with decorative wall friezes, and elegant limestone pilasters and bandcourses on its façade. Located mid-block just half a block from Central Park, the building sits on an attractive street anchored by the First Church of Christ Scientist, designed by Carrère & Hastings in 1903.
The building offers a 24 hour elevator operator who doubles as a doorman, a live-in superintendent, bike storage, central laundry, and private storage. While there is no garage, health club, or balconies, the building permits protruding air conditioners and is pet friendly. Transportation is exceptionally convenient with the B, C, 1, 2, and 3 subway lines at the corner and cross-town bus service on 96th Street. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are within a few blocks.
Apartments retain classic prewar details including herringbone floors, beamed ceilings, and high ceilings of 9 feet or more. Many units feature windowed kitchens and bathrooms, formal entry foyers, and separate dining rooms. The Classic 6 and 7 layouts are particularly spacious, with corner units being among the most coveted for their multiple exposures and generous square footage. Upper floor apartments enjoy park views, while southern facing units overlook quiet townhouse gardens. Many apartments have washer/dryer installations or the potential to add them with board approval.
The building does not permit pied-à-terre ownership. There is currently an assessment of $231.88 per month through March 2030 for elevator modernization and reserve fund replenishment, plus an annual capital contribution of $4.30 per share.
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