302 West 86th Street

Residence 10B is an expansive, exquisitely renovated home located at 302 West 86th Street, one of the Upper West Side’s most storied cooperatives built in 1916 and located on a tranquil, double-wide, tree-lined block between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive - free from through traffic, buses and retail. This rambling three-bedroom, two-bath home with library and home office is perched on the 10th floor, offering copious light and pretty views. Its commodious layout combines the scale and detail of the Renaissance Revival architecture with thoughtfully curated contemporary updates that marry the historic period to today’s aesthetic. With soaring 10.5’ ceilings throughout, original plaster moldings and oak flooring, and exposures that capture open southern light and northern architectural vistas, Residence 10B embodies the enduring character of prewar design, and is just moments from the serenity of Riverside Park just down the street and the vibrant offerings of Broadway just a block and a half away.

The gracious foyer opens into an oversized 17’ x 17’ formal dining room featuring radiant southern light, open city views, and the original chevron-patterned oak floors. Through a set of elegant French doors lies the spacious 17’ x 21’ living room with those same chevron patterned floors, anchored by a marble fireplace and framed by built-in floor-to-ceiling bookcases with integrated lighting. Its large north-facing windows overlook the grand historic neighboring prewar façades across the double wide street, as well as close up views of the ornate terracotta florets and gargoyles that surround the window (unique to this floor). Adjacent to the living room and also accessed through French doors is a lovely library, featuring parquet oak flooring and an additional coat closet. This versatile space is perfect for a reading room, den, office, or to extend the front bedroom suite.

The massive windowed chef’s kitchen is centered around a large Arabescato Cervaiole marble waterfall island with a breakfast bar. Top of the line appliances and fixtures include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, two additional Sub-Zero freezer drawers and dual zone wine fridge, a Bluestar double gas range with six burners and griddle, vented Prestige hood, Miele dishwasher, and stainless-steel counters with two integrated sinks and a KWC commercial faucet. Extra-tall cabinetry and a pull-out pantry offer abundant storage, while the thoughtful layout and playful Mirth Studios patterned hardwood flooring encourage both stylish entertaining and day-to-day ease.

The north-facing bedroom suite, off the library, enjoys exceptional scale and privacy, featuring multiple closets with overhead storage and a windowed en-suite bath clad in subway tile, with pedestal sink, glass-enclosed shower/tub, and oversized medicine cabinet. The remaining bedrooms lie at the end of a long hallway that leads to the apartment’s southern wing, where a second king-size bedroom faces south with brilliant light, soaring ceilings, and custom linear closets. A pocket door reveals the adjacent spacious, double windowed full bathroom, finished with a glass-enclosed shower, Toto soaking tub, Hansgrohe Axor fixtures, glass-tile backsplash, and oak cabinetry. Just down the hall is a chic home office featuring custom oak cabinetry, while the third bedroom, currently configured as a media room, offers flexibility as a bedroom or den. A dedicated laundry closet houses a vented Miele washer and dryer. The home’s south wing and kitchen feature central HVAC, while the northern rooms combine central air, through-wall units, and classic cast-iron radiators for year-round comfort. A large private storage locker transfers with the sale.

Built in 1916, 302 West 86th Street is a distinguished prewar cooperative located between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, on one of the Upper West Side’s most beautiful residential park blocks. The historic façade with its step-up entrance is surrounded by a three story high display of elaborate decorative masonry and terracotta. With only three residences per floor, its 12 stories are impeccably maintained by a wonderful full-time staff, including twenty four hour doormen, a live-in superintendent, and porters. Other amenities include a magnificent landscaped roof top terrace, newly designed fitness room, central laundry room, and dedicated storage and bike rooms. Residents enjoy immediate access to Riverside Park, the 1-train at 86th Street, and a wealth of neighborhood favorites including fabulous eateries, Zabar’s and Barney Greengrass. With its impeccable proportions, rich architectural detail, and graceful modern upgrades, Residence 10B offers an Upper West Side classic refined for contemporary living.