555 West End Avenue, #THELIBRARY

$10,500,000 ($3,032 per ft²) | 5 beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 3,463 ft²

Key Details

Listed Oct 2, 2018

Building Type Condominium

Neighborhood Riverside Dr./West End Ave.
Monthly Common Charges $4,763

Monthly Real Estate Taxes $8,443

Doorman FT Doorman

Description

The only new condominium in NYC with 18-½ foot ceilings in a 42-ft long Great Room, with towering arched windows, “The Library” (2W) has 5 bedrooms, 5 en suite baths & a powder room. With a private landing & 3463 SF on two levels, the Library is one of 13 extraordinary, one-of-a-kind residences in Tamarkin Co.'s conversion of this landmarked former school. The kitchen features solid white fumed oak cabinets crafted by Christopher Peacock, with fluted glass cabinet fronts and Nanz hardware, and is open to the 37 ft Great Room providing a relaxed living and dining environment.

Additional features in this absolutely gorgeous kitchen include white oak plank floors, polished Arabescato marble slab countertops and backsplash, vented Wolf 48” dual fuel range, Sub-Zero fridge & separate freezer, wine storage, microwave and warming drawers, two dishwashers, Lefroy Brooks faucets, garbage disposal, pot filler & more. On this floor are 3 en suite bedrooms, a powder room, large pantry, butler's pantry and laundry room. En suite secondary baths are outfitted with the highest quality stone & hardware. Upstairs, on the mezzanine level, the light-filled, south-facing master features two walk-in closets, and a luxurious bath with Calacatta gold marble slabs, custom white oak vanities by Christopher Peacock, double sinks with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, Zuma soaking tub, radiant-heat floors, towel warmers, steam shower & Toto Neorest smart toilet.

This level overlooks the Kitchen and Great Room, making for a dramatic double height experience. Amenities include a 24/7 attended lobby with refrigerated storage, bike room, and stroller valet. The day lit gym features state-of-the-art equipment & the rec room features a wet bar, pool table, lounge chairs, and large-screen TV. The Library (2W) is offered with 76 SF of private storage. Please visit The complete offer in terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor, file #CD17-0364.

Co-exclusive.

Apartment Amenities

Western Exposures

Estimated Monthly Cost

About 555 West End Avenue

555 West End Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 91, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Not Visible 0 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Distinctive 2 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Outstanding 5 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

2 4 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

14 or more Feet 4 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1908
13 Apartments
8 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 2019
Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Elevator
Lounge
Fitness Center
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Game Room
Landmarked
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

One of most distinctive buildings on West End Avenue
Large lobby
Crenellated turrets
Very large apartments
Very few apartments
Great location
Fitness center
Full-time doorman
Bicycle room
One block from Riverside Park
One block from Broadway
Excellent public transportation

Cons

No roof deck
No sidewalk landscaping

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