upper west side: Manhattan's Upper West Side
- 07/23/08 12:17 AM
The Upper West Side:
The Upper West Side boundaries are 59th Street to the South, 110th Street to the North, Central Park West to the East and the Hudson River to the West.
The Upper West Side neighborhood has a different spirit and outlook than the Upper East Side. The Upper West Side is known for its individuality, creativity, diversity and cultural pursuits.
The Upper West Side is home to some extraordinary buildings. Landmarks of Art Deco, Beaux Arts, or Gothic Revival architecture, the great celebrity apartment buildings of Central Park West.
The Dakota, El Dorado, The San Remo Apartments, … (6 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan's Beloved Treasure: Riverside Park (LOCALISM FEATURED)
- 07/21/08 08:33 PM
Riverside Park stretches over four miles along the Hudson River from 62nd to 158th Streets, the 330 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and relaxation for a uniquely diverse population.
Riverside Park is widely regarded as Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park. As one of only 10 officially designated scenic landmarks in the City of New York, it has a long and storied history.
Rugged bluffs and rocky outcroppings created through prehistoric glacial deposits once descended directly to the Hudson River shore. They were densely wooded until 1846, when the Hudson River Railroad cut through the forested hillside.
Today it is enjoyed by … (25 comments)
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upper west side: New Construction: The Rushmore 80 Riverside Boulevard
- 06/01/08 12:23 PM
80 Riverside Drive New York, NY, 10069
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Cross Streets West 63rd Street and West 64th Street
Ownership Condominium
Building Type High-rise
Service Level Full Service
Size 41 Floors. 485 Apartments.
Age Post-war. Built 2006.
Details Residential Street, Block: 1171, Lot: 140, School District: 0.
Financing Allowed 90%
Access Elevator
Amenities LaPalestra Well Center, 50-foot swimming pool, Garden atrium, Landscaped sundeck, Entertaining Suite with catering capabilities, Private theatre, Family game room, Indoor playground designed by Kidville, Billiards Room, Abigail Michaels lifestyle managers, Garage, Health Club
Current Available units range from a 951 square foot Two Bedrooom asking … (3 comments)
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upper west side: Hot Doggery Endorses Mike Bloomberg for President
- 01/11/08 02:40 AM
At the intersection of Broadway and Amsterdam at West 72nd Street is the famous Hot Doggery Gray's Papaya.
I usually don't write about restaurants or food even though I love to eat. I try to stay away from politics as well.... But sometimes...
I can't help it - while not very healthy I still love a good Hot Dog with mustard and sauerkraut once in a while.
Any one who turns on the TV, reads a newspaper or goes online these days can't help hearing about the "Horse Race" I mean the Presidential election campaign.
"Obama Wins", It's Over for Hillary", "Hillary makes a … (13 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan real estate in history/today: The Beresford
- 12/07/07 07:19 AM
The Beresford
A coop building so vast it contains three separate lobbies fronting both Central Park West and West 81st Street.
It has three addresses 211 Central Park West, 1 West 81st Street and 7 West 81st Street. The building was completed a month prior to the stock market crash in 1929. The Beresford is a master piece of architect Emory Roth. The building has 175 apartments on 23 floors with a limestone base and brick-clad upper floors.
The courtyard contains a fountain and a garden. Italian Renaissance in design, the Beresford is executed in brick with limestone and terra cotta trim. Animating … (17 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan real estate in history/today: Hotel des Artistes
- 11/02/07 04:35 PM
Hotel des Artistes - 1 West 67th Street Upper West Side
Originally built to house painters and sculptors, this beautiful 1918 building - with studios that feature double-height windows and wonderful light - quickly began to draw artistic residents from other fields.
In 1922 Rudolph Valentino America's hottest movie star at the time rented a bachelor pad at Des Artistes, even though he was married to his second wife, Natasha Rambova at the time.
Actually he was still married to his first wife, Jean Acker because his divorce in California would not be final until the following year. Valentino was charged … (14 comments)
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upper west side: Hillary's 60th Birthday at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side
- 10/29/07 03:18 AM
While former NYC Mayor and new Red Sox fan Rudy Giuliani is getting Bronx cheers all the way to Brooklyn along with tabloid headlines: "TRAITOR" Daily News "RED COAT" NY Post ...
Hillary Clinton celebrated her 60th Birthday to a packed house at the landmark Beacon Theatre on Manhattan's Upper West Side Thursday night.
The celebration was hosted by Billy Crystal with entertainment by the Wallflowers and Elvis Costello.
The lead singer of the Wallflowers Jakob Dylan is Bob Dylan's youngest son.
Chelsea and Bill Clinton celebrated Hillary's 60th Birthday on stage.
Elvis Costello and the Wallflowers … (18 comments)
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upper west side: Halloween Celebration for Young, Old and In Between New Yorkers
- 10/20/07 05:45 AM
HALLOWEEN in MANHATTAN
THE NEW MEL BROOKS BROADWAY MUSICAL YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN:
Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein is the hot ticket on Broadway this fall. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).
If you can get a ticket, what a great way to celebrate Halloween! The new Broadway musical Young Frankenstein is at The Hilton Theatre on 42nd Street. If you're lucky enough to get tickets here you will enjoy it. I saw it last week in previews - It is Fabulous!
Based on the hit 1974 film the show's score includes … (4 comments)
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upper west side: Wachovia Upper West Side: Co-op Equity
- 08/20/07 07:16 AM
Back in July I wrote a post "Say NO to DRUGS" Store Chains when I discovered that on the block between west 87th and west 88th Street on the west side of Broadway a new Walgreens Drug store is coming.
I live between 86th and 87th on Broadway. I first discovered something going on when I went to have dinner at The Malaysia Grill a restaurant at my corner and found out they were closing going out of business. The next morning I went to the Korean Grocer that had been there for many years, the place was gutted and the family that owned the store was … (2 comments)
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upper west side: The Apple Bank Building: Condo Conversion
- 08/16/07 12:51 AM
The Apple Bank Building2112 Broadway
The landmark Apple Bank Building built in 1928 on the Upper West Side at West 73rd Street and West 74th Street has been converted into 29 residential condominiums. Apaertments range from a Two Bedroom 2.5 baths from $4 million to a Three bedroom 3.5 baths for $6,665,000.
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Upper West Side Apartment and Townhouse listings by email
How much is your Manhattan apartment or townhouse worth in today's market?
Courtesy of:
Mitchell Hall, Associate Broker, The Corcoran Group
My Listings … (7 comments)
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upper west side: Cabaret Evening in Riverside Park - June 4th
- 04/30/07 11:13 AM
Do you know the 3 rules of Real Estate?
LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.
NEAR OUR BELOVED AND BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE PARK!
I am proud to let you know that the West Side office of Coldwell Banker Hunt Kennedy is once again co-chairing the Silent Auction for the Riverside Park Fund annual benefit.
This year's event, the tenth annual Cabaret Evening in Riverside Park, is scheduled for June 4th and will feature Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley. They are acclaimed performers, whose work has extended successfully into both concert halls and cabaret settings, and were dubbed Broadway's Golden Couple by the San Francisco … (6 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan Neighborhood Market Report: Upper West Side Real Estate Guide
- 01/22/07 02:41 AM
The Upper West Side extends north from Columbus Circle at 59th Street up to 110th St. and is bordered by Central Park West and Riverside Park. The Upper West Side is separated from the Upper East Side by Central Park.Between 72nd and 96th Street most of the buildings are not taller than about 20 stories and they are mostly pre war buildings. The American Museum of Natural History is located on a stretch of Central Park West between 77th and 81st Streets, The museum's new Hayden Planetarium is a galactic spectacular and is well worth the invested time. From 59th Street to … (7 comments)
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upper west side: THE BROADWAY MALLS: The Centerpiece of Broadway
- 10/15/06 10:10 AM
BROADWAY MALLS: The Centerpiece of BroadwayFrom 60th Street to 168th Street, lies a history filled median of greenery and flowers called The Broadway Malls. The Malls were established in 1904 and have been a New york City park since 1904.
Having lived on Broadway for the past 15 years, I've often admired the Malls and love how wide Broadway is with thousands of merchants and residents facing Broadway these 10.5 acres of parkland serve as our front yard.
Around this time of year Broadway is Light Up at Night. The Broadway Mall Association with support from businesses and residents will illuminate fir … (0 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan Real Estate in history/today: 455 Central Park West
- 09/17/06 02:27 AM
455 Central Park West "The Castle"
From A Cancer Hospital Built In 1887 To Luxury Condos Today - No Corners For Germs
In Sunday’s New York Times real estate column Big Deal by Josh Barbanel there’s an item titled Five Turrets, No Dungeons about a couple that recently bought and moved into their new $6.4 million turret condo at 455 Central Park West between 105th and 106th Street.
Jonathan Miller from Miller Samuel appraisers said the prices paid for the turret apartments were the highest prices paid for a coop or condo north of 96th Street. Of 19 condos there are … (4 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan Real Estate in history/today: The Ansonia
- 09/15/06 07:13 AM
The Ansonia - Upper West Side - 2109 Broadway
When The Ansonia opened in 1904 it was called:
"the most technologically advanced apartment house in the world"
Loaded with towers, mansard roofs, ornate balconies, balustrades, and bay windows, the Ansonia is easily Broadway's most opulent structure. When it opened in 1904, this extraordinary, eighteen story Beaux Arts building provided tenants with such luxuries as electric stoves, hot and cold filtered water, freezers, a pneumatic -tube system to deliver messages, and even an early form of central air conditioning.
The building also had incredibly thick walls installed to protect against fire, which … (15 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan Real Estate in history: Tom Cruise circa 1981
- 08/24/06 10:52 AM
50 West 86th Street
Tom Cruise has been on the news and in the papers these past few days for being fired by Paramount pictures for jumping on Oprah's couch and talking about Scientology. Since this is a real estate blog I won't comment on that. However I will comment about the building that both Tom and I Lived in circa 1981.
My first Manhattan apartment was a studio with a sleeping loft complete with brick wall and huge windows. It was on the parlor floor of a limestone mansion built in the early 1900's. In the photo it's the apartment … (8 comments)
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upper west side: Manhattan Real Estate in history/today: The Dakota
- 08/21/06 04:56 PM
THE DAKOTA 1 West 72nd Street at Central Park West
In 1884, the New York Daily Graphic called it:
"one of the most perfect apartment houses in the world"
Today more than 100 years later, the Dakota still has fabulous apartments and magnificent views. Some of The Dakota's most famous former and current residents are Lauren Bacall, Judy Holiday, Rosemary Clooney, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Gilda Radner and Barlis Karloff. The Dakota is filled with stories about it's famous residents. The most famous is John Lennon's murder outside the Dakota in December 1980. A section of Central Park opposite the Dakota has been named strawberry … (17 comments)
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