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The Brewster,
21 West 86th Street

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Overview of The Brewster at 21 West 86th Street

The Brewster is a 16 story, 144 unit prewar building at 21 West 86th Street, designed by Sugarman & Berger and completed in 1927. The beige brick building features Art Deco details including scalloped stringcourses, arched windows with marble surrounds, and balconies on the sixth and 14th floors. Originally operated as the Brewster Hotel, the building was purchased by Adellco in 2012 for approximately $98 million and converted to condominiums in 2014, with apartments receiving comprehensive renovations and 8,000 square feet designated for medical space.

Apartments feature chef's kitchens equipped with Viking ranges (typically 4 or 6 burner models), Liebherr refrigerators, and Bosch dishwashers. Most units include in-unit Bosch washers and dryers, solid wide board floors, high beamed ceilings, and state-of-the-art central heating and cooling with individual room controls. Open and pass through kitchen layouts are common throughout the building. Bathrooms are finished with Carrara marble vanities and walk in showers. Larger units like Penthouse C, a three bedroom duplex, feature a 32 foot living room, while four bedroom Apartment 11A offers a 27 foot living room with a 13 foot dining area.

The building offers a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and a rooftop garden with Central Park views, barbecue facilities, fireplace, and multiple seating areas. Additional amenities include a fitness center with yoga studio, children's playroom, pet spa, and storage. The Upper West Side location provides convenient access to Central Park and the restaurants and cafes along Columbus Avenue. In the late 1970s, the building gained some notoriety when a rehabilitation center for former mental patients known as The Bridge operated within the property during its hotel years.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1927

Converted: 2020

Apartments

144144 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Central Park West (Manhattan)

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Children's Playroom
Lounge
Fitness Center
Rooftop Terrace
Outdoor Entertainment Space
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Pet Grooming / Pet Services

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at Central Park West and 88th 0.07 miles

at Broadway 0.36 miles

Pros & Cons

Concierge
Very short walk to Central Park
Pet spa
Pleasant lobby
Close to Subway
Excellent public transportation
Attractive- pre-war construction
Close to many restaurants with sidewalk cafes on Columbus Avenue

No garage
No sidewalk landscaping
Protruding air-conditioners
Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Managed by Clipper Equity

Clipper Equity is a Brooklyn-based real estate development and management firm founded in 2006. It specializes in residential projects — notably condominiums and multifamily rental buildings — throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Today its portfolio includes roughly 60 mid-rise and high-rise complexes with thousands of apartments in the New York City area. Many of these full-service buildings feature 24-hour doormen, on-site fitness centers, landscaped common areas and rooftop terraces to enrich residents’ daily living experience.

For example, Parkside Brooklyn at 125 Parkside Avenue sits opposite Prospect Park and includes a landscaped entry and elegant marble-and-wood lobby leading to shared lounge areas. The building also offers a gym, game room and rooftop deck. Overall, Clipper Equity's developments emphasize residents' well-being through thoughtful design and attentive management: landscaped communal spaces, fitness and entertainment amenities, and professional on-site staff are hallmarks of its portfolio. This amenity-forward, community-focused approach makes its apartments an attractive choice for renters seeking modern urban living.

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The Brewster,21 West 86th Street

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