885 W End Avenue GC
$1,650,000
MLS# RLS20066135 · Upper West Side
Listed April 30, 2026 · 195 days on the market
3 Beds 2 Baths
About This Property
Dramatic Scale & Serene proportions.
FIRST TIME EVER ON THE MARKET
Discover a secluded haven in one of the Upper West Side’s most coveted enclaves. This striking maisonette level residence is defined by extraordinary 15-foot soaring ceilings, lending a sense of volume and grandeur that is truly one-of-a-kind. Pre-war details—including gorgeous oak framed doors, herringbone hardwood floors and elegant moldings—pair perfectly with gracefully tall windows.
You'll want to bring your architect or designer - The apartment is a classic 6.5 room layout owned and occupied and kept by the same person since the building converted to a coop in 1988. It can use some updates, but it is in very good condition with a contemporary kitchen and original bathrooms. The building allows washer/dryer installations, but there is a central laundry room for convenience.
The Building: A Masterpiece Restored Designed by the renowned architect Gaetan Ajello in 1915, 885 West End Avenue stands as a testament to early 20th-century elegance, now fully modernized for 21st-century living. The cooperative has undergone extensive recent updates, including a renovated lobby, hallways, elevators, basement, and a brand-new front door and awning.
Reflecting a rare level of fiscal strength, all major improvements—including the fully-equipped gym and storage facilities—have been funded entirely from internally generated cash flow. Residents enjoy the security and service of a 24-hour doorman, porters, and a dedicated live-in superintendent.
The Lifestyle: Prime West End Avenue Located just one block from the lush trails of Riverside Park, the building offers immediate access to the 1 train, crosstown bus, and the West Side Highway. You are minutes from Columbia University and surrounded by the boutique shops and quiet cafes that define the neighborhood.
Key Amenities & Policies:
Amenities: Fully-equipped gym, complimentary bike room, private storage cages, central laundry, and pet-friendly.
Policies: Subletting permitted (with Board approval); 1-year minimum lease. Unfortunately, No pied-à-terres are allowed.
Note: Local Law 11 facade work is scheduled for completion this summer, ensuring the building remains in peak condition.
An absolutely terrific apartment in an exceptional building—this is a true must-see for the discerning buyer.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.
The kitchen has a gas cooktop and a gas oven, and the building already has a central laundry room and a gym, so much of the everyday setup is in place. The listing describes a five-room layout with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it says washer/dryer installations are allowed in the unit.
The ceilings are the feature to see in person. The listing puts them at 15 feet, and on a maisonette level that height gives the rooms real volume. Oak-framed doors, herringbone hardwood floors and moldings carry the pre-war character through the rooms, and the tall windows let those details show. A high ceiling doesn't settle how a plan works day to day, so it's worth walking the rooms and checking how they connect.
Storage comes from built-ins and walk-in closets. The bathrooms are original and the kitchen is contemporary, and the listing says the apartment can use some updates. If you're planning work, talk through the scope with your attorney and the board early.
The building was designed by Gaetan Ajello and completed in 1915, and it sits in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II. The listing says the lobby, hallways, elevators, basement and front door have been renovated, and that a 24-hour doorman, porters and a live-in superintendent are on staff. The listing also notes that subletting is permitted with board approval and that the minimum lease is one year.
Riverside Park is about 2 minutes on foot, and the 103 St station on the 1 train is about 2 minutes away as well. Ollie's and Café du Soleil are each about 2 minutes away, and Gristedes is about 3 minutes away. Columbia University is about 19 minutes away.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Washer/dryer installations are allowed in the unit. The building also has a central laundry room.
Does the building have a doorman?
Yes. There is a 24-hour doorman, along with porters and a live-in superintendent.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building is an elevator cooperative with 13 stories and 55 units.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Cats and dogs allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer allowed
- Hardwood floors
- City view
- Gas cooktop
- Gas oven
- Built-ins
- High ceilings
- Walk-in closets
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
Wellness and recreation
- Gym
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$11,204 / month
- Principal and interest$8,343
- Maintenance$2,861
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$330,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$16,500
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.
About the Building
885 W End Avenue is a 13-story elevator cooperative in Upper West Side, completed in 1915 and home to 55 residential units. It sits within the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension Ii. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1985.
The closest subway is 103 St (1), about a 2-minute walk. Riverside Park is roughly 2 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1915
- Stories
- 13
- Units
- 55
- Building Type
- Elevator Cooperative
- Historic District
- Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II
Location & Nearby
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885 W End Avenue GC
Subway
- 1103 StAbout 2 min walk
- 1Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)About 8 min walk
- 12396 StAbout 11 min walk · Accessible
Parks
- Riverside ParkAbout 2 min walk
- Frederick Douglass PlaygroundAbout 5 min walk
- Happy Warrior PlaygroundAbout 7 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 145, The Bloomingdale SchoolAbout 6 min walk
- P.S. 165 Robert E. SimonAbout 7 min walk
- P.S. 163 Alfred E. SmithAbout 9 min walk
Middle schools
- West Prep AcademyAbout 7 min walk
- J.H.S. 54 Booker T. WashingtonAbout 10 min walk
High schools
- Young Women'S Leadership SchoolAbout 7 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bank Street College of EducationAbout 11 min walk
- Barnard CollegeAbout 19 min walk
- Columbia UniversityAbout 19 min walk
- Teachers College, Columbia UniversityAbout 23 min walk
Museums
- Nicholas Roerich MuseumAbout 6 min walk
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
About Upper West Side
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
Schools in Upper West Side
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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