320 West 86th Street #5A

Apartment #5A is an elegant and expansive two-bedroom, two bathroom prewar residence defined by its exceptional proportions. Rich in original detail, this home has 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows and herringbone hardwood floors. A welcoming entry foyer leads to a grand living room of impressive scale, featuring a decorative fireplace and beautiful northern light. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom layout offers excellent privacy. The primary bedroom is truly oversized, bathed in southern light, and includes a second decorative fireplace. Both bathrooms are windowed, and the home also features a separate dining area and a sizable windowed kitchen. Facing both north and south, this bright and gracious home overlooks one of the prettiest and quietest stretches of West 86th Street, lined with distinguished prewar cooperatives. This is a true estate-condition offering, presenting a rare opportunity to restore and customize a home of this caliber to its full prewar grandeur. With board approval, the installation of a washer/dryer and central air conditioning is permitted. Designed by the esteemed architectural firm Mulliken & Moeller, 320 West 86th Street is an intimate, full-service cooperative comprising just 30 residences. Residents are welcomed by an ornate entryway leading to a beautifully appointed terra cotta lobby. Building amenities include a live-in superintendent, bike room, private storage, and laundry facilities. Pied-à-terres are permitted (case by case), and the building is pet-friendly. Ideally situated just half a block from Riverside Park, the location offers easy access to the best of the Upper West Side, including shopping, dining, and transportation along Broadway. West 86th Street is a serene, tree-lined block perfectly positioned between Riverside Park and Central Park, with excellent crosstown access via the 86th Street transverse and convenient connectivity to the West Side Highway.