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721 Columbus Avenue
Last updated on May 5, 2026

Columbus House,
721 Columbus Avenue

Columbus House is a 33-story post-war rental building in Manhattan's Upper West Side, completed in 1969. The building offers 248 units and amenities including concierge service and high-rise living.

721 Columbus Avenue Location Map
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Overview of Columbus House at 721 Columbus Avenue

Columbus House, located at 95 West 95th Street in the Upper West Side's Central Park West neighborhood, is a prominent post-war rental building completed in 1969. Developed by Edward Sulzberger, John H. Lese, and the Cord Meyer Development Company, this 33-story high-rise features 248 rental units. The building was initially designed by Ballard, Todd & Snibbe and later redesigned by Horace Ginsbern & Associates. It is set back in a large, landscaped plaza and includes a separate store building with significant retail space.

Residents of Columbus House enjoy a range of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, and a roof deck. The building is pet friendly and offers additional conveniences such as bike storage, a laundry room, and on-site parking. The location is highly desirable, being just one block from Central Park and close to major subway lines (1/2/3/B/C), as well as popular grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

The apartments in Columbus House vary from cozy studios to spacious four-bedroom units, many of which have been recently renovated. Common features include in-unit washer and dryer, central A/C, and modern kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances. Several units boast private balconies or terraces with stunning views of the city, Central Park, or the Hudson River. The building's proximity to cultural institutions and vibrant dining options makes it a coveted address in the Upper West Side.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
1969
Apartments
Floors
33
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • On-Site Parking
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Doorman
  • Live-in superintendent
  • Garage
  • Many balconies
  • Close to Central Park
  • Very good public transportation
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Many apartments
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

28
/44
Architecture
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27
/36
Location
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14
/39
Features
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8
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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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Alternate Addresses

  • 73 West 95th Street
  • 75 West 95th Street
  • 77 West 95th Street
  • 79 West 95th Street
  • 81 West 95th Street
  • 83 West 95th Street