Pre-war condominium listings on the Upper West Side are among the great prizes in New York real estate, and with good reason -- some of the most elegant condo listings in Manhattan are on the UWS, and the grace of a Manhattan pre-war condo is unique even by the high standards of NYC condos. But even among pre-war condos on the Upper West Side, The Apthorp stands out. Built at 390 West End Avenue in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor and modeled on Florence's landmark Pitti Palace, The Apthorp is one of the most instantly recognizable pre-war residences on the Upper West Side, and a truly stunning building. Now, after an ambitious renovation that restored the pre-war elegance of The Apthorp's public spaces and modernized the apartments for sale, The Apthorp has claimed its rightful spot as one of the most desirable condos on the Upper West Side.

The building at 390 West End Avenue was always a landmark structure on the Upper West Side, but the recent restoration has ensured that The Apthorp’s Renaissance revival styling is once again eye-catching both inside and out. Hand-cut mosaic tile, limestone accents and coffered ceilings set an elegant tone in The Apthorp's lobby. The apartments for sale at The Apthorp are similarly elegant, with restored pre-war design details -- and classic pre-war condo grace notes such as parquet floors and soaring 12-to-14-foot ceilings -- sharing space with some very modern conveniences.

While The Apthorp doesn't offer the over-the-top amenities of many Upper West Side condos -- the expected 24-hour doorman and concierge services are in place, but there's no on-site fitness center, no screening room -- its suite of classic, pre-war details lend it a unique elegance. Major garden courtyards and a central fountain highlight The Apthorp's stunning, old New York landscaping. The best of the Upper West Side is just a short walk away, as well, from some of the city's finest restaurants and shopping to a nearby subway station -- just a block away, at Broadway and 79th -- that puts the rest of Manhattan within easy reach. A classic pre-war condo building that has made a striking return to glory, The Apthorp is one of the most impressive pre-war condo listings on the Upper West Side.