875 West End Avenue

Overview of 875 West End Avenue

Designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela in 1924, 875 West End Avenue is an example of Italian Renaissance palazzo style architecture on the Upper West Side. This 15 story brick building features elegant details including a copper cornice, two story rusticated limestone base, and terracotta rustication on the upper floors with balustraded balconies. The canopied entrance bears the incised letters "R" and "C," flanked by attractive lanterns, while the building was originally marketed as "the house of 1,500 windows." Converted to a co-op in 1979, the building recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and houses 103 apartments with two to five units per floor.

Apartments showcase classic pre-war proportions with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and generous room sizes. Most larger units, particularly the corner apartments and penthouses, offer multiple exposures with Hudson River and George Washington Bridge views. The coveted "B" line apartments are noted as the largest in the building, while enjoying semi private elevator vestibules. Many apartments include maid's rooms, and the building permits in-unit washers and dryers with board approval.

Amenities include a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness center with training sessions and yoga classes, children's playroom, party room, bike storage, and private storage bins. The elegant lobby features marble walls, terrazzo floors, intricately carved plaster ceilings, and stained glass windows that reflect the building's pre-war grandeur. Located just one block from Riverside Park and the Hudson River, residents enjoy easy access to the 1, 2, and 3 trains, plus the vibrant shopping and dining options along Broadway.

The building maintains strong financials and allows 75% financing while welcoming pets, and the building is noted for its quiet location on this peaceful stretch of West End Avenue.