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905 West End Avenue
Last updated on Jan 31, 2026

905 West End Avenue

Marketing for the residential condominium conversion of the 13-story apartment building at 905 West End Avenue began in 2008. The building, completed in 1917 with 53 apartments, was designed by Gaetano Ajello for the Paterno Brothers and features a large lobby, full-time doorman, roof deck, and various apartment layouts.

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Overview of 905 West End Avenue

905 West End Avenue stands as a distinguished pre war condominium conversion on the northwest corner of 104th Street, completed in 1917 by renowned architect Gaetano Ajello for the Paterno Brothers. This 13 story boutique building is one of three similar structures designed by Ajello in this coveted stretch of the Upper West Side, alongside 885 and 895 West End Avenue. The building underwent condominium conversion in 2008, transforming its original 53 rental apartments into luxury condos after being sold in 2006 for $45.5 million by the Nagel Family to Samson Management Corporation.

The building offers 14 different apartment layouts ranging from classic six to sprawling four bedroom residences, with square footages spanning from approximately 1,636 to 2,290 square feet. Many units feature the grandeur typical of pre war architecture, including high ceilings up to 13 feet 6 inches, original hardwood floors, formal foyers, and elegant moldings. Corner units are particularly desirable, offering multiple exposures with eastern morning light and western sunset views, while several apartments boast peaceful river views and city vistas.

The residences showcase luxury finishes and high end appliances throughout, with Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking and Wolf appliances, and Miele washers and dryers being standard features. Kitchens typically include granite or marble countertops, custom cabinetry, and double ovens or dishwashers in larger units. Bathrooms feature marble finishes, Waterworks fixtures, and Zuma soaking tubs, while many apartments include in-unit washers and dryers and through wall air conditioning systems.

Building amenities reflect its full service luxury status, including a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and elegantly renovated lobby. Residents enjoy a sun drenched roof deck with spectacular river views and stunning sunsets, along with practical amenities like a bicycle room, central laundry facilities, and sidewalk landscaping. The building maintains a pet friendly policy, welcoming dogs under 25 pounds or larger ones with approval.

The location offers the quintessential Upper West Side lifestyle, positioned just one block from Riverside Park with easy access to playgrounds, bike paths, and outdoor recreation. Residents are steps away from the intersection of West End Avenue and Broadway, near Straus Park and quality shopping including the Garden of Eden gourmet food store. The building provides convenient access to express subway lines, parking garages, and some of the neighborhood's finest dining and cultural attractions, making it an ideal sanctuary in one of Manhattan's most beloved residential areas.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1917
Converted: 2008
Apartments
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Close to Garden of Eden gourmet food store
  • Elevator building
  • Close to Straus Park
  • Through wall air conditioning
  • Zuma soaking tubs
  • Close to express subway lines
  • Granite and marble countertops
  • Large apartments
  • Roof deck
  • Spacious lobby
  • Little traffic
  • Viking and Wolf appliances
  • Designed by Gaetano Ajello
  • Built by Paterno Brothers
  • 24 hour doorman
  • Close to Riverside Park
  • Live in superintendent
  • Pet friendly building
  • High ceilings up to 13 feet 6 inches
  • Original hardwood floors
  • River views and city vistas
  • Corner units with multiple exposures
  • 4 apartments a floor
  • Sub Zero refrigerators
  • Miele washers and dryers
  • Marble bathrooms with Waterworks fixtures
  • In unit washer and dryer
  • Bike room
  • Central laundry facilities
  • Pre war architecture from 1917
  • Boutique building with 53 units
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • Dog weight restrictions under 25 pounds

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
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16
/39
Features
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8
Editor’s Points
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69
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "handsome 1917 pre-war" offers "classic New York living" in a "thoughtfully converted" mid-rise setting. The "intimate" 53-unit building provides "full-time doorman service" while maintaining its "historic charm". Modern amenities include a "convenient bicycle room" and "building-top oasis" in the form of a rooftop deck. The 2008 condo conversion "marries pre-war character with contemporary convenience".

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