Manhattan Valley Towhouses,
23 West 104th Street

Overview of Manhattan Valley Towhouses at 23 West 104th Street

Manhattan Valley Townhouses is a postwar condominium complex completed in 1985, comprising 11 low rise buildings arranged in a U-shaped configuration along Manhattan Avenue (also known as Doctors Row) between West 104th and 105th Streets. The development was conceived by housing advocate Leah Schneider and designed to reflect the architectural character of the Upper West Side, blending elements of stately buildings with charming row houses. The complex contains about 75 units, located just half a block from Central Park.

Apartments feature notably high ceilings, with some units boasting 11 to 12 foot ceiling heights that create loft like living spaces. Many residences include private outdoor spaces such as gardens, terraces, or balconies, with some ground floor units offering direct private entrances and substantial garden areas measuring up to 700 square feet. Most units include in-unit washer/dryers, hardwood floors and generous closet space. Several apartments have been extensively renovated with features like marble bathrooms, custom cabinetry, and central air conditioning systems.

The complex offers low monthly common charges and is pet friendly, with an on-site superintendent, and additional amenities including storage space, a bike room, and a community room. The location provides convenient access to the B and C subway lines at 103rd Street, proximity to Columbia University, and nearby shopping at Whole Foods. One notable former resident includes jazz musician Terry Waldo, whose baby grand piano once graced one of the apartments.