271 Central Park West - Upper West Side
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271 Central Park West, erected in 1913 by architects Schwartz & Gross, is a 14-story Neo-Renaissance style cooperative building located at the northwest corner of 87th Street. The beige-brick structure features distinctive architectural elements including decorative bandcourses, stringcourses, arched window tops on the upper floor, and a handsome two-story entrance surround with canopy and pilasters on Central Park West.
The building contains 26 units, with a traditional two-apartments-per-floor configuration. Residences typically feature wood-burning fireplaces, ceiling heights exceeding 10 feet, and many offer direct Central Park views. The original layouts often included libraries and staff rooms, with many units having been thoughtfully renovated over the years while maintaining pre-war architectural details.
As a full-service building, amenities include 24-hour doorman and elevator operator service, a live-in resident manager, private storage, bicycle room, and an outdoor half-basketball court. A new state-of-the-art gym has been added to the building's offerings.
The building has housed several notable residents throughout its history, including actress Meryl Streep, comedian Robin Williams, and Mrs. Cyrus L. Sulzberger, whose husband was a prominent New York Times columnist. The cooperative maintains a reputation for discretion and has historically enforced strict policies regarding share ownership and unit combinations.
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