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61Units
7Stories
1920Year Built
$1.3M - $3.1MValue Range
Available Units
For Sale
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No Units Available
Highlights
Rooftop Deck
P.S. 75 Emily Dickinson Rated A-
Pre War Building
24 Hour Access
High-Rise Condominium
2 min walk to Dinosaur Playground
A rare prewar condo tucked away in the quiet northwestern pocket of the Upper West Side
Located midblock between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, 310 W 97th St. is an uncommon prewar condo with distinctive Renaissance Revival character. According to a 2015 designation report surveying the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II of which it’s part, the seven-story, 1920-built, brick building has a rusticated stone base, a fluted pilaster encircled entrance and carved stone window frames, some with segmental arches. White stone corner detailing defines the edge of two interconnected blocks, one positioned lower due to the sloped grade of the tree-lined street. The report also notes that more recent alterations include the incorporation of a handicapped accessibility ramp, a setback penthouse level addition and a rooftop garden.
True to the era, 310 W 97th St.’s 61 units are mostly classic sixes and sevens — larger than average residences with those many rooms; what are today considered two and three-bedroom residences. “Prewar buildings on the Upper West Side feel more like homes than apartment blocks,” says George Vellonakis, an agent with Brown Harris Stevens. “They have a certain human scale.” Traditionally, these addresses were generously proportioned because most of the city-dwellers moving in during the early 20th-century had previously lived in expansive townhomes. “With these units being larger, there are fewer residents and so there tends to be a close-knit community vibe.” The staff — in this property, a live-in super — knows everyone by name. The only drawback, however, is the lack of amenity spaces or parking facilities. In general, prewar plumbing isn’t equipped to handle in-unit washer/dryers but 310 W 97th St. is an exception. Making up the difference often are area attractions. Here it’s Riverside Park and the unique Dinosaur Playground down the street; the many owner-operated restaurants and stores further south and several world-class cultural venues. Having near-direct access to the Henry Hudson Parkway and points north of the city isn’t anything to be overlooked.
Classic six and seven residences with prewar detail and varying degrees of renovation
While classic sixes — two-bedrooms with at least 1,162 square feet of space, two bathrooms and more than enough closet space — fetch $1.4 million on average, slightly larger classic sevens — three bedrooms — go for closer to $2 million. Two mirrored penthouse three-bedrooms with 1,500 square feet of space and massive private terraces have most recently sold for $3.8 million. While the level of renovation varies greatly from unit to unit, much of the quality construction prewar architectural detailing has been well preserved. There’s a good balance of historic charm and contemporary style throughout. Take unit 33, a large three-bedroom on the market in winter 2025 for $1.6 million. High, beamed ceilings are accentuated by elaborately carved, dark-toned wood molding that extends seamlessly from wall bases to doorway frames. There are also original built-in bookcases. Contrasting this are leading-edge stainless steel kitchen appliances, recently installed granite countertops and a double-stacked in-unit washer/dryer. On the market at the same time and also for $1.6 million, unit 51 has brand new wide plank, hardwood oak flooring and an open plan chef’s kitchen which would not have been an original feature. Though foyers and bedrooms with enough space to accommodate king-size frames remain a constant throughout 310 W 97th St., layouts have been reconfigured in the past century.
A rooftop garden with advantageous river views and the picturesque environs’ main attributes
The building's main amenity is the well-kept rooftop garden with more than enough dining setups and lounge chairs. Because of 310 W 97th St.’s uniquely sloped perch, rising a bit higher than neighboring buildings, this outdoor space has entirely unobstructed views of the Hudson River and further west. In that direction, Riverside Park’s 253 acres of meandering walkways and lawns undulate as they cap Upper Manhattan’s particularly hilly western edge. This green space — replete with playgrounds and sports facilities — links into the Hudson River Greenway, a jogging and cycling path that runs the entire length of the borough. To the east, there’s also Central Park and its activities-rich 843 acres. As Vellonakis notes, these two green spaces should be thought of as regional parks because of how many communities they serve.
While 310 W 97th St. is in a quieter pocket of the Upper West Side, there are a few local beloved eateries nearby. Broadway is home to the long-established Manhattan Diner and pizza go-to 94 Corner Cafe. While Ozen Sushi on Amsterdam Avenue is a popular Asian fusion spot, Effy’s Cafe on Columbus Avenue serves fresh takes on kosher classics. The eatery is close to a shopping center with essential service businesses, big box stores and a Whole Foods. There’s a Trader Joe’s further south. Cultural attractions on the Upper West Side include the American Museum of Natural History, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and Lincoln Center, a world-renowned cultural campus home to the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, and Philharmonic. 310 W 97th St. is only one block from the 96th Street subway station, served by the local 1 and express 2 and 3 lines. The crosstown M96 bus stops here as well. Residents that street park or have hard-to-come-by monthly rentals in nearby garages can access the Henry Hudson Parkway from ramps at the end of adjacent West 96th Street.
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Area Factors
Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Dinosaur Playground
2 min walk
Joan of Arc Park
4 min walk
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Crab Apple Grove
4 min walk
Riverside Park - Hippo Playground
7 min walk
Serpentine Promenade
7 min walk
Frederick Douglass Playground
8 min walk
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hudson River Greenway
9 min walk
Bike Trails
Trails
Straus Park
10 min walk
Trails
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
11 min walk
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