Understated charm and thoughtful details in the heart of the Upper West Side.
There's something quietly elegant about Apartment 1A at 125 West 96th Street. As you enter you immediately find yourself in a proper foyer, the kind that offers a pause before the rest of the home unfolds. Two steps down and you're in the heart of the apartment: a spacious dropped living room with room to stretch out, entertain, and truly live.
The scale here surprises most people. There's space for a full living setup, a dining area, even a work-from-home zone, all without feeling cramped. The hardwood floors anchor the room, and the classic pre-war proportions give it just the right amount of presence.
To the right, the windowed kitchen is tucked neatly off the foyer, thoughtfully updated and made for someone who loves to cook. The highlight? An AGA dual fuel range, gas burners above and electric ovens below, including a convection oven for when precision matters. There's plenty of cabinet storage, good counter space, and behind the scenes, the electrical panel's been upgraded from fuses to circuit breakers, a small detail that makes a big difference.
Past the kitchen, the bedroom sits quietly at the rear of the apartment. It's comfortably sized, easily fitting a queen bed, dresser, and plenty of closet space. The bathroom is simple and clean, fully functional and ready as-is, or easily personalized down the line.
This is a classic Upper West Side co-op, elevator building, live-in super, laundry, bike storage, and that undeniable neighborhood charm. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are nearby. So are Central Park, Riverside Park, and the 1/2/3 and B/C trains. Everything you need is close, and yet, the apartment itself feels like a private, quiet retreat.
Apartment 1A is a smart, grounded home with character, comfort, and just the right upgrades in all the right places.
