There are many wonderful things about living on the Upper West Side -- from the wide array of culinary and cultural mainstays that call the Upper West Side home to Central Park and Riverside Park, to a wealth of elegant condominiums -- but perhaps the most notable is this: no Manhattan neighborhood feels more Manhattan-y than the Upper West Side. This neighborhood is the setting of many famous NYC-based films and it's easy to see why thanks to its beautiful tree-lined streets and gorgeous brownstones. This is a large part of what makes Upper West Side condos some of the most sought-after apartment listings in Manhattan.
Owning an apartment on the Upper West Side means you have access to some of the city's most elite restaurants, from iconic fine-dining establishments to famed bagel shops, diners and other informal food joints; it also means that coveted foodie destinations such as Zabar's, Citarella and Fairway are just a short walk away. The only-in-New-York cultural attractions for which the Upper West Side is famous are everywhere, fromLincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History, to Symphony Space and the Beacon Theater, and there are also many small shops, bookstores, galleries, bars, and coffee shops that dot the tree-lined streets. Apartments close to Central Park and Riverside Park abound. Lincoln Square, a sub-neighborhood in the Upper West Side, also features a great farmer's market that draws a nice crowd. Superb mass transit options ensure that most Upper West Side condominiums are just a short walk from many subways, which in turn puts the rest of Manhattan within easy reach.
The Upper West Side is also home to some of the most striking and desirable apartments for sale in Manhattan. From pre-war condo conversions like The Apthorp to new construction blockbusters, Upper West Side condo listings offer a wide range of living options and a high standard of quality. Ultra-luxury condominium listings such as The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental give the Upper West Side a high-end feel that few Manhattan neighborhoods can match. Thanks to some of the most notable new construction condo listings in Manhattan and the best of what makes Manhattan Manhattan -- from Central Park views to H&H Bagels -- the Upper West Side is a neighborhood like no other.
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This truly is the height of NYC luxury. The Ansonia was designed to be New York's most grand apartment hotel, and it certainly lives up to its name. Located at 2109 Broadway, between West 73rd and West 74th Streets, this landmark building is filled with homes that maintain many of their original architectural details, giving residents a true sense of classic NYC charm, without forgoing modern convenience.
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High-rise Ariel East towers impressively at 2628 Broadway in the Upper West Side, contrasting a sleek modern exterior with a classy interior decor. Overlooking both the Hudson River and Central Park, Ariel East’s location provides residents with a breathtaking view that gives the Upper West Side building a unique feature.
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Element Condominium promises a premier living experience in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The 35-floor post-war mid-rise offers an abundance of amenities including a 60-foot glass-walled pool and Jacuzzi, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows displaying breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan’s skyline.
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One Lincoln Plaza is located in the Upper West Side, just steps from Central Park. The spacious apartments are equipped with high ceiling and over-sized windows. With its premier location, spacious apartments, and top-of-the-line amenities, Lincoln Plaza stands as one of the most sought after residences in Manhattan.
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LEED certified building, The Harrison, in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, offers luxury apartments. Equipped with state-of-the-art appliances such as wood-paneled refrigerators, stainless steel wall ovens, polished marble floors and custom designed cabinetry, the Harrison boats a wide variety of amenities to service residential needs.
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Magnificence at its finest is epitomized by the renown Time Warner Center. This 25 Columbus Circle residence in Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a luxury apartment masterpiece. Endless amenities include turn-down service, 24-hour valet, a deluxe spa and modern fitness center, all exclusively for residential use.
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With an enviable address in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Lincoln Center's residents find themselves by one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world. In addition to a great location by Central Park, 3 Lincoln Center showcases sumptuous condos with top-notch services and amenities.
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Located on a beautiful, tree-lined Upper West Side street, the Claremont Condominiums offer large studios to 4 bedroom apartments with classic NYC charm. This red-brick building was constructed in 1988 and features a bright lobby, a fitness center, resident garden, laundry room, live-in super and it allows pets. Some of the units even feature their own beautiful private terraces. All of this just a short walk from Central Park.
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The Bromley is a 23-story luxury condominium located in the heart of the Upper West Side. Designed by Costas Kondylis of Philip Birnbaum & Associates, the Bromley is elegantly crafted, with a welcoming cherry wood-paneled lobby and a rooftop solarium with a terrace offering stunning sunset views of the Hudson River.
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455 Central Park West is comprised of two buildings—one is the former home of the New York Cancer Hospital, while the other is a relatively newer 26-story addition to the address. Besides the fabulous residences, residents here have access to a number of amenities as well, which include a business center and a children’s playroom.
