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The Brewster,
21 West 86th Street

The Brewster is a 16-story prewar rental building from 1927 with 144 units, featuring recently redesigned apartments with high-end finishes and appliances. Located near Central Park, it offers amenities such as 24-hour concierge, children's playroom, pet spa, health club, and a rooftop garden with barbecue area.

Overview of The Brewster at 21 West 86th Street

The Brewster is a handsome prewar rental completed in 1927, measuring 16 stories and 144 units. Following a recent redesign, apartments feature condo-quality finishes, gourmet kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, and state-of-the-art heating and cooling. Amenities include 24-hour concierge service, children's playroom, pet spa, health club, and rooftop garden with outdoor barbecue and sumptuous seating. Located at 21 West 86th Street, it is close to Central Park.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1927

Converted: 2020

Apartments

144 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Central Park West (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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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

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

No sidewalk landscaping
Considerable traffic
Protruding air-conditioners
No garage

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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