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$3,995,000
MLS# RLS20102822 · Upper West Side
Listed September 14, 2026 · 45 days on the market
3 Beds 3 Baths
Welcome to your dream duplex home at The Florence.
This stunning, turn-key combination residence is a beautifully designed three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex that seamlessly blends luxury, charm, and scale in the heart of the Upper West Side. Offering the warmth and privacy of a townhouse with the convenience of full-service cooperative living, this exceptional home is nestled within The Florence, one of West End Avenue's most distinguished prewar cooperatives.
Spanning two thoughtfully designed levels with separate entrances on each floor, this expansive residence offers gracious proportions, timeless architectural detail, and an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.
The main level is anchored by an oversized living room featuring coffered ceilings, herringbone hardwood floors, and beautiful natural light throughout the day. French doors lead into a formal dining room perfectly suited for elegant dinners, holidays, and entertaining. The windowed kitchen is both functional and inviting, complete with abundant cabinetry, stone countertops, and a charming breakfast nook ideal for casual dining. Also located on this floor are two split bedrooms, offering flexibility for family living, guests, or a dedicated home office, as well as a full bathroom conveniently positioned off the hallway.
The upper level is devoted entirely to an extraordinary primary suite, creating a quiet and private retreat from the rest of the home. The oversized bedroom is complemented by a spacious en-suite bath and an expansive walk-in closet that functions as a true dressing room. Discreetly integrated within the massive oversized closet area is an in-unit washer and dryer, delivering a rare level of convenience for a prewar residence. Central AC on the top floor.
Built in 1924 and converted to cooperative ownership in 1983, The Florence is a 16-story, full-service cooperative comprised of 95 residences. Amenities include a full-time doorman, laundry room, nursery/playroom, and common storage. Financing is permitted up to 75%, and the building offers approximately 37% tax deductibility.
Perfectly positioned between West 86th and West 87th Streets, moments from Riverside Park, transportation, and some of the Upper West Side's finest dining and shopping, this elegant duplex offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial and beautifully laid-out home on iconic West End Avenue.
Building & Ownership Details Subletting permitted with board approval after three years of ownership, for up to three years within any five-year period (maximum nine years total), subject to building policies and fees. Current Local Law 11 assessment: $391.53/month through Dec. 2026. No Flip Tax Can easily be converted into a 4 bedroom oasis Financing is permitted up to 75% Offers approximately 37% tax deductibility

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$25,585 / month
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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545 W END Avenue is a 15-story elevator cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1925 and home to 49 residential units. It sits within the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1988.
The closest subway is 86 St (1), about a 3-minute walk. Riverside Park is roughly 4 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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545 W END Avenue 3BG
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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