Welcome to Apartment 3E at 246 West End Avenue, The Howard House, an exceptionally spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex offering grand proportions, soaring ceilings, wonderful light, and an enviable location in the heart of the Upper West Side.
A long and gracious entrance gallery sets the tone for this impressive home and leads to beautifully proportioned entertaining spaces. The expansive living room enjoys both eastern and southern exposures, while the separate windowed dining room provides an elegant setting for dinner parties and gatherings. Soaring 10'4" ceilings enhance the remarkable sense of scale and add to the apartment's classic prewar character.
The windowed kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with Poggenpohl cabinetry, a GE Caf range, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, combining clean contemporary finishes with excellent functionality.
The generously proportioned primary bedroom is located on the main level and features high ceilings, a decorative fireplace, ample closet space, and wonderful privacy. A second bedroom is also located on this floor, along with the tremendous convenience of an in-unit laundry room with a Miele washer and dryer and additional valuable closet space.
Upstairs, two additional bedrooms are separated by a full bathroom, creating an ideal private bedroom wing. An additional flexible room can function beautifully as a home office, private gym, den, or whatever best suits your needs.
With four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, multiple exposures, exceptional ceiling heights, abundant storage, and two distinct levels of living space, Apartment 3E offers a rare combination of gracious entertaining space and separation between public and private areas. The result is a home of impressive scale that remains exceptionally comfortable and livable.
Built in 1913 and designed by renowned architect J. E. R. Carpenter, 246 West End Avenue is an elegant 13-story prewar cooperative with 82 residences. This superb full-service, pet-friendly building is known for its attentive staff, including 24-hour doormen, a handyman, porter, and live-in resident manager. Residents also enjoy a wonderful new fitness center, new bicycle storage, and storage units available for a modest fee.
The location is quintessential Upper West Side, perfectly positioned between Riverside Park and Central Park and surrounded by neighborhood restaurants, markets, shops, and convenient transportation.
Apartment 3E presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the scale and architectural character of a classic prewar home together with the flexibility of a four-bedroom duplex and the conveniences of modern Upper West Side living.