Grand and elegant, this renovated classic-7 residence, offers a flexible 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining room, windowed eat-in kitchen, and central air conditioning, located in one of Upper West Side's most prestigious prewar buildings designed by renowned architects Schwartz & Gross. A semi-private landing welcomes you into the approx. 2,400 sf home, featuring a gracious 16'11" entry gallery that opens onto an expansive south-facing living room with impressive coffered ceilings and custom lighting, and is flanked by a spacious library/media room that can be easily converted into a third bedroom.   On the other side of the gallery, there is a large formal dining room with oversized window, suitable for entertaining large parties, under distinctive coffered ceilings. The staff room was opened up to create a sizeable eat-in kitchen with two East-facing windows offering abundant natural light and open views. The kitchen also features polished granite countertops, stone-tiled floors, custom Cherry wood cabinetry, built-ins and storage, and is equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including a SubZero refrigerator, Wolf stove range with grill & professional-grade vented canopy, Miele dishwasher, and SubZero wine cooler.   There is a windowed powder room with slate floors and glass-tile details that houses a laundry closet with professional-sized Electrolux washer & dryer. The separate bedroom wing has two split bedrooms, including a massive primary bedroom with West exposures through oversized double-windows that provide glimpses of the Hudson River, a large, outfitted walk-in closet, and a marble-clad en suite windowed bathroom with ample storage, radiant-heated floors, towel warmers, and a glass-enclosed stall shower. The spacious second bedroom has sunny East exposure and enjoys great open views, including direct views of the iconic Ansonia.  There is a second windowed bathroom with marble floors and walls, and glass-enclosed shower stall. Other features include beautiful herringbone oak floors throughout, elegant crown and baseboard moldings, a two-zone central air conditioning system, as well as custom lighting and built-ins throughout. 290 West End Avenue is a full-service building designed by the architectural firm of Schwartz and Gross, completed in 1925, with an elegant and accessible lobby (no steps), and conveniently situated around the corner from Fairway, Citarella and Riverside Park; as well as a few blocks away from Trader Joe's and all neighborhood amenities, dining and transportation.    There is 24-hour doorman with doorman-controlled elevators, large private storage provided for each unit, a central laundry room, bicycle storage room, and common outdoor patio.    Pet-friendly. 65% financing allowed. Full maintenance is $7,054.62. Seller will rebate $2,000 per month for the first year, a $24,000 savings which will be applied at closing