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River Views, Sunsets and a Better-Than-New Three Bedroom

River views. Sunsets. South and west exposures. And a home that has already been made better than new.

Residence 10C at 720 West End Avenue is a premium corner three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with exceptional light, Hudson River views and significant upgrades beyond the building's already elevated original developer finishes. Facing south and west and clearing the surrounding buildings, the approximately 2,045-square-foot residence looks out over the Hudson River and the tree-lined streets of the Upper West Side, with beautiful sunsets as the backdrop.

With a true three-bedroom layout and thoughtful improvements already completed by the current owners, this is an opportunity to move into an essentially brand-new home-without having to do a thing.

A grand entry foyer creates a proper sense of arrival, enhanced by custom hand-painted wallpaper that extends from the foyer into the living area, before opening into the heart of the home: an expansive, open-concept kitchen, living and dining space designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Double exposures to the south and west bring exceptional natural light throughout the day, while western views extend to the Hudson River and become particularly special at sunset. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the generous living and dining areas, creating one large, connected entertaining space while the overall floor plan maintains excellent separation between the public rooms and bedrooms.

Designed by renowned architect and designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, the interiors pair the character and proportions of the building's prewar architecture with a clean, contemporary material palette.

The custom Italian Boffi kitchen features honed Namibia Rose marble countertops and backsplash, white oak cabinetry, fluted reflective-bronze upper doors and polished chrome Waterworks hardware. Appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine refrigerator, Wolf range and speed oven, Cove dishwasher and an Insinkerator garbage disposal.

The primary suite takes full advantage of the western exposure and Hudson River views-a particularly compelling way to begin and end the day. An oversized closet provides excellent storage and has been further enhanced with a custom California Closets system. The primary bathroom is finished in Volakas marble across the counters, floors and walls, with a Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed white oak vanity, recessed medicine cabinet with integrated facial lighting, polished chrome Waterworks fixtures, radiant heated floors and a wall-mounted Toto toilet.

Two additional bedrooms make this a true and highly functional three-bedroom home. The current owners added a built-in Murphy bed by Resource Furniture to the third bedroom, allowing it to transition seamlessly between a home office and proper guest bedroom without sacrificing valuable floor space.

The secondary bathrooms feature Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed white oak vanities, honed Thassos marble wainscoting, countertops and flooring, polished chrome Waterworks fixtures and wall-mounted Duravit toilets. The powder room features a monolithic Estremoz marble vanity, matching honed marble wainscoting and flooring, Waterworks fixtures and a wall-mounted Duravit toilet.

Beyond the original developer finishes, the owners have made meaningful upgrades throughout, including California Closets, the Resource Furniture Murphy bed, a custom entertainment console with integrated lighting and floating shelves in the living room, upgraded overhead lighting, Lutron window blinds and additional window treatments. Wide-plank white oak floors run throughout the residence, and a Bosch washer and dryer complete the home. The building is pre-wired for high-speed Wi-Fi and offers accessible junction boxes in select locations. This unit transfers with a deeded storage unit, approximately 4x5x8.

720 West End Avenue brings together two distinct eras of Upper West Side architecture. Originally designed by Emery Roth in 1927, the Renaissance Revival building retains its original stone base, brick facade and sculptural detailing, while Thomas Juul-Hansen reimagined the interiors for contemporary living.

The amenity offering is exceptional. Residents enjoy 24-hour building staff, doorman and concierge service; an oversized fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios; a squash and basketball court; the residents-only Emery's Bar; a private dining room and terrace with catering kitchen; billiards and VR sports lounges; and the Marcy Library, an elegant work-from-home space overlooking a landscaped terrace. There is also a children's playroom, maker's studio, music room, pet spa, bike storage, residential storage, landscaped courtyard and garden terrace, plus the rare convenience of in-building parking.

As a condominium, 720 West End Avenue also offers buyers valuable flexibility. Investment purchases, purchasing in an LLC or trust, and parents purchasing with or for children are all permitted, making Residence 10C compelling not only as a primary residence but for a range of ownership structures and long-term plans.

The location offers one of the Upper West Side's best combinations of residential character, outdoor space and transportation. Riverside Park, the Hudson River Waterfront Greenway, Dinosaur Playground and the 96th Street clay tennis courts are all nearby, while the 1, 2 and 3 trains at 96th Street and Broadway provide local and express service. Symphony Space and the American Museum of Natural History are neighborhood pillars.

Westside Market, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are within the broader neighborhood, along with Upper West Side favorites including Buceo 95, Dagon, Café du Soleil, Osteria Accademia, Omakase 95, Carmine's, Barney Greengrass and Zabar's. Here, you get the quieter, tree-lined character of West End Avenue and Riverside Park while keeping the restaurants, shopping and transportation of Broadway close at hand.

Residence 10C offers the best of both worlds: the design and condition of a virtually new home with the character of an Emery Roth building, thoughtful owner upgrades, condominium flexibility and coveted south and west exposures with exceptional light, sunsets and Hudson River views. Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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