251 W 89th Street #1C

Classic Upper West Side Prewar with Grand Proportions Welcome to Residence 1C at 251 West 89th Street, a gracious and versatile prewar home offering expansive proportions, soaring 12.5-foot ceilings, and timeless architectural detail in the heart of the Upper West Side. This thoughtfully configured residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a formal dining room, providing exceptional flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. From the moment you enter, you are greeted by an elegant gallery that opens into a generously scaled dining room, perfect for entertaining or easily adaptable as a central living space. The separate living room is warm and inviting, anchored by a decorative fireplace and enhanced by charming prewar details including preserved decorative moldings, tremendous ceiling heights, and hardwood floors throughout. Oversized windows in every room allow for excellent natural light. The windowed kitchen is well-proportioned with ample cabinetry and counter space, offering a strong foundation for customization or immediate use. Just beyond, the layout flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas, creating a comfortable and functional separation between public and private spaces. The bedroom wing offers two spacious bedrooms, both of which can serve as the primary. A third bedroom is thoughtfully positioned off the kitchen for privacy and flexibility. Larger than typically found in classic-6 layouts, this well-proportioned room accommodates a full bed and functions equally well as a guest room, home office or den. Each bedroom is outfitted with generous, custom built ceiling height closet space. The scale and layout provide a rare opportunity to create a true long-term home. Positioned on a beautiful tree-lined block, 251 West 89th Street a well-maintained pre-war condominium with amenities that include a full-time doorman, live-in super, a landscaped roof deck, additional storage, bike storage and laundry in the building. Just moments from Riverside Park, Central Park, and some of the best cultural sites, dining and shopping, residents enjoy access to all that the Upper West Side has to offer, along with convenient access to major transportation, including the 1/2/3 trains and the 86th Street cross-town bus. W/D is permitted with board approval, and the building is pet friendly. There is a capital assessment of $275.62 per month through December 2026 that will be paid toward several upcoming capital projects, including repairs to the exterior of the building, new lobby furniture, LL11 inspection and roof replacement. Make your appointment now to view 1C, a rare combination of space, flexibility, and classic prewar character ready to be enjoyed as-is or reimagined to suit your vision.