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The Apthorp, #3J (The Corcoran Group); Mrs. Maisel (Flickr - fashnal)

From Great Listings Prewar Upper West Side homes worthy of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

By CityRealty Staff Thursday, April 13, 2023

The fifth and final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is set to premiere on Friday, April 14. In its years on the air, the comedy has won 20 Emmy Awards (including Outstanding Comedy Series - twice! - and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series), inspired creative partnerships with various brands, and had two costumes acquired by the Smithsonian.

The show has won over viewers around the world with its rich aesthetics and empowering themes, but New Yorkers get even more out of it: a trip back in time to the department stores, restaurants, nightclubs, and other locations that defined the city in the 1950s. All too many have been closed or demolished, but one aspect can still be found: fabulously large prewar apartments on the Upper West Side, much like the ones inhabited by the titular character and her family. Their home was inspired by The Strathmore on Riverside Drive.

Interior scenes on the show were shot on a soundstage, but the following Upper West Side apartments are available in real life. They offer the same grand proportions and rich architectural details that would have been seen in the 1950s, but not the same prices: According to a Refinery29 article, the Maisels' apartment would have been worth approximately $462,000 in 1959, but roughly $8 million today.

300 West End Avenue, #GB
$1,750,000 (-5.4%)

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

300 West End Avenue, #GB (Compass)

From the Listing: Enjoy all the advantages of a home with a private entrance located in a luxury, full service pre-war Upper West Side coop. Enter through the attended lobby or through your own private doorway. There is an eat-in kitchen, large living room, dining room, office and two bedrooms plus a spacious den that could be used as a third bedroom. The apartment has high ceilings and plenty of storage; lovely prewar details abound. See floor plan and full details here.

The Park Royal, #1214/1215
$2,295,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

The Park Royal, #1214/1215 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Once featured in Elle Decor: A stunning retreat with private terrace and Central Park view! Apartments 1214 and 1215 are neighboring units joined by an elegant, full-length terrace with open northern and Central Park views, providing the unique opportunity to either create a bespoke 2-bedroom/2-bathroom home or continue to use them as two distinct living spaces. Apartment 1214 features a light-filled living area with built-in bookcases, beamed ceilings, and large double doors leading to the terrace. Apartment 1215 is a newly renovated and generously sized studio that currently serves as a home office and a private guest suite for apartment 1214 next door. Electricity is included in the maintenance! See floor plan and full details here.

300 Riverside Drive, #2H
$2,395,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

300 Riverside Drive, #2H (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Incredible opportunity to purchase this move-in ready, four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex in a pet-friendly, full-service, Upper West Side Prewar cooperative building. This unit feels like a maisonette, a smart and intuitive combination of two 4-room apartments that offer the comforts of a house. The apartment features two bedrooms on the main floor, with a newly renovated open kitchen with large countertop, primary bedroom with en suite bath, living and dining rooms, and additional bedroom and bath. The upstairs features two additional bedrooms and a windowed den. See floor plan and full details here.

801 West End Avenue, #12A
$2,450,000 (-7.5%)

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

801 West End Avenue, #12A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Perched high on the 12th floor, every room in this home is drenched in sunlight with 3 exposures facing south, east, and west. Exceptionally gracious in proportions measuring 2,130 square feet. Hardwood floors, original moldings and 10-foot ceilings throughout. An inviting and stately foyer leads to a grand living room with decorative fireplace. Through double doors, continue into the equally grand formal dining room. A windowed, eat-in kitchen with pantry is located just across from the dining room. Privately secluded from the living spaces, four bedrooms plus a maid's room are located off of the main hall. See floor plan and full details here.

151 West 86th Street, #7D
$3,950,000 (-3.7%)

Broadway Corridor | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

151 West 86th Street, #7D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This high-floor grand and bright eight-room home's well-planned and beautifully proportioned floor plan presents a fabulous flow for entertaining with a spacious and sun-filled living room, an oversized formal dining room for large-scale entertaining, a windowed eat-in kitchen with built-in breakfast banquette and extended butler's pantry, and an elegant receiving foyer with marble tile floor. Two residents' wings create flexibility for the homeowner with a primary wing hosting an oversized corner bedroom, full-size library / home office that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom and a full renovated spa-like bathroom. The second wing of the home features three spacious bedrooms and two full en-suite baths. The elegance of prewar detail and scale can be found throughout the home including nearly 10' high ceilings, pristine moldings and trim, French doors, a beautiful decorative fireplace with marble hearth and gorgeous refinished hardwood floors with herringbone pattern in the formal expanse. See floor plan and full details here.

The Apthorp, #3J
$4,650,000 (-2.6%)

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 3,069 ft²

The Apthorp, #3J (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: One of only three homes on the floor, Apartment 3J offers the elegance, grand scale and gorgeous architectural details of a bygone era showcasing the incomparable prewar design unique to homes at the Apthorp. Superb for large-scale entertaining with massive interiors, nearly 11' ceilings, a vast entertaining space and grand picture windows drawing in fabulous natural light throughout. Two bright exposures showcase idyllic courtyard views to the south and pretty tree-lined block views overlooking West 78th Street to the north. Old-world grace and detail include a massive 23' receiving foyer, original decorative moldings, wood-paneled wainscoting, and ceiling rosettes, solid wood doors including pocket doors, two grand and elegant decorative fireplaces with intricately detailed mantles, and beautifully maintained and recently refinished herringbone wood floors. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chatsworth, #303
$5,995,000

Riverside Dr./West End Ave. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,800 ft²

The Chatsworth, #303 (Levy Carol E)

From the Listing: The epitome of classic 19th Century Beaux-Arts architecture combined with an extraordinary new renovation, this 2,751-square-foot trophy home will enrapture you at first sight. It is quite simply the most breathtaking four-bedroom treasure with magical park panoramas from five expansive new over-sized windows. Upon entering this breathtaking residence that features four exposures, you are greeted with an exquisite entry foyer that leads to a spectacular living room. Soaring high coffered ceilings, elegant crown moldings, rich solid white oak herringbone floors, and exceptional custom millwork invoke the classic grandeur of mansion-style living. The magnificent and huge 29-foot living/dining room is perfect for dazzling entertaining and flows graciously into the stunning den/study/4th bedroom that, along with the living/dining room, also boasts full Riverside Park and river views. The striking windowed designer kitchen is a chef's dream with top-of-the-line appliances including a Wolf gas range and Gaggenau refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and speed oven, as well as a U-Line wine refrigerator. See floor plan and full details here.

The Brentmore, #34N
$7,500,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

The Brentmore, #34N (Compass)

From the Listing: Boasting a preserved architectural design, this expansive four-bedroom duplex on the third and fourth floors offers breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Enter into the elegant gallery/foyer with 10'9" high ceilings and arched doorways featuring original woodwork. The spacious living room directly facing Central Park is flooded with natural light through expansive windows, providing a serene view of the park's tree-lined pathways. The adjacent formal dining room has its original octagonal plaster coffered ceilings and leaded glass windows. It also boasts intricate original wainscoting and hardware detailing, as well as beautiful inlaid oak floors. Ascend the staircase to the upper private bedroom floor, where you'll find a large corner primary bedroom with abundant closet space, including an adjacent walk-in closet, and stunning Park and City views. See floor plan and full details here.

The St. Urban, #5S
$9,075,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,750 ft²

The St. Urban, #5S (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This is an unparalleled opportunity to own a sprawling residence in one of the crown jewels of Central Park West, The St. Urban. This enormous and exquisite five bedroom and four bathroom home with roughly 3,750 square feet and nearly 11-foot ceilings is a rare example of sheer size and turn-of-the-century elegance. This massive volume of space is further pronounced by sweeping Central Park and Reservoir views from picturesque oversized windows. Upon entering the apartment, a gracious gallery inescapably draws you to the immense living room that is warmed with restored prewar details and an ornamental fireplace. Coved ceilings, huge mahogany doors, stunning French doors and classic mouldings effortlessly flow between rooms. See floor plan and full details here.

The Prasada, #8A/9A
$17,990,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths

The Prasada, #8A/9A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: This exquisitely renovated, 5,000-square-foot prewar home is a stunning combination of dramatic architecture with a classic contemporary renovation and features a new open kitchen with direct views of Central Park. Soaring 11-foot ceilings, 90 feet facing Central Park, oversized windows, bay windows and turn of the century details- all completely renovated with multi zoned central air conditioning, new windows, a new gourmet open kitchen, 4-5 bedrooms, and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms. This home is also graced with Central Park and midtown views from what are often called the architect's floors-8 and 9, the level where the Park and trees are appreciated as well as the Fifth Avenue and Central Park South skyline and beyond. See floor plan and full details here.

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