44 West 77th Street at 44 West 77th Street Building Details
Gracing the prestigious tree-lined block across from the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park, 44 West 77th Street stands as a testament to the grandeur and creative ambition of early 20th-century Manhattan. Often referred to as The Studio Building, this architectural gem was designed in 1909 by the renowned duo Herbert Spencer Harde and R. Thomas Short. Originally envisioned as artist studios, the building embraces Neo-Gothic flourishes with intricate terra cotta ornamentation, pointed arches, vertical pinnacles, and soaring proportions. Today, it remains one of the Upper West Side's most architecturally significant and desirable co-ops, offering a rare blend of history, elegance, and timeless prestige.
From the moment one enters the building's opulent, cathedral-like lobby, they are transported into a world of classic refinement. High ceilings with exposed beams, decorative fireplaces, and period woodwork provide an immediate sense of grandeur. The building contains just 32 exclusive homes, many of which span grand, open layouts that recall their artist studio origins. Double-height living spaces with massive windows overlook the Museum and the treetops of Central Park, flooding each residence with warm light and inviting a rich sense of scale and serenity. Original leaded-glass windows, wood-paneled libraries, and meticulously restored fireplaces are not uncommon, blending flawlessly with modern upgrades introduced with great respect to the building's historic bones.
Located steps from both the green splendor of Central Park and the cultural heartbeat of the American Museum of Natural History, it offers an unrivaled balance of tranquility and access. This is not simply a place to live-it is a place to be part of history while enjoying the comforts and dignity of a bygone era reborn in modern luxury.
From the moment one enters the building's opulent, cathedral-like lobby, they are transported into a world of classic refinement. High ceilings with exposed beams, decorative fireplaces, and period woodwork provide an immediate sense of grandeur. The building contains just 32 exclusive homes, many of which span grand, open layouts that recall their artist studio origins. Double-height living spaces with massive windows overlook the Museum and the treetops of Central Park, flooding each residence with warm light and inviting a rich sense of scale and serenity. Original leaded-glass windows, wood-paneled libraries, and meticulously restored fireplaces are not uncommon, blending flawlessly with modern upgrades introduced with great respect to the building's historic bones.
Located steps from both the green splendor of Central Park and the cultural heartbeat of the American Museum of Natural History, it offers an unrivaled balance of tranquility and access. This is not simply a place to live-it is a place to be part of history while enjoying the comforts and dignity of a bygone era reborn in modern luxury.
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44 West 77th Street Building Amenities
- Bike room
- Full-time doorman
- Live-in superintendent
- On-site laundry
- Pets - Cats ok
- Pets - Dogs ok
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Playroom
- Pre-War
- Storage
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Building Facts for 44 West 77th Street, New York 10024
- Available Sales Listings: 1
- Street Address: 44 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024
- Property Type: Cooperative
- Elevator Building
- Doorman: Full-time doorman
- Neighborhood: Upper West Side / Manhattan
- Available Rental Listings: Please Inquire
- Year Built: 1909
- Floors: 14
- Architect: 44 West 77th Street
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Alternate Addresses for 44 West 77th Street in NYC
- 44 WEST 77 STREET
- 46 WEST 77 STREET
- 48 WEST 77 STREET
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