225 West 86th Street Upper West Side Apartment For Sale

Welcome to Resident Suite 1009 at The Belnord, a legendary landmark on Manhattan\'s Upper West Side.

A stately gilded wrought iron entrance for both pedestrians and automobiles provides both security and privacy to this historic building. A coffered archway passage with 24-hour concierge booth transports one to the centerpiece of the building - an interior garden surrounded by a brick-paved driveway to provide easy access to the resident entrances serving the building. The garden provides a tranquil sanctuary for residents with a statuesque fountain and abundant seating along the landscaped pathways.

Built 1908, this prestigious landmark, reimagines enduring prewar elegance with contemporary refinement. There are six intimate boutique elevator vestibules strategically placed throughout the interior courtyard accommodating complete privacy with two to three large apartments per floor. Quintessential windowed landings feature supremely restored and finely polished mosaic tile floors accompanying beautiful staircases.

Residence Suite 1009 is a carefully curated and thoughtfully executed home encapsulating a sublime and sophisticated elegance embracing the original architect\'s natural sense of space and light. It sits on the high north and east corner of the apartment house.

Introduced by an impressive and expansive gallery this space is destined to showcase favorite pieces of art. There is an immense custom front hall closet and glass paneled French doors leading to the sleeping wing of the home.

Brilliant light through four extraordinary oversized mahogany cased windows adorned with decorative outside ironwork illuminate the grand and dramatic corner living and dining room. A 9\' 10\" ceiling height, white oak chevron hardwood floors, intricate and pristinely restored plaster moldings, custom fabric remote window treatments and the seamless integration
of finishes, color palette and thoughtful placement of elegantly modern light fixtures capture an uplifting yet calming ambiance.

Beautiful sunlight streams through four windows in this newly renovated airy center island kitchen. Integrating an expansive dining area, abundant wall of storage with drawers and shelving, a pantry and serving station this generously proportioned space features an all new appliance package including Meile double ovens, cooktop, dishwasher and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The choice of light ash cabinetry and scalloped island complete this stylishly sophisticated room.

Directly off the kitchen is a fully outfitted laundry station with full sized side-by-side washer/dryer with plentiful storage
cabinets and countertop.

The primary bedroom has lovely northern exposure. Soundproofing and remote black out shades insulate this room. There are two very generous custom-built closets with lit shelving and drawers. The expansive windowed marble en-suite bathroom features a separate shower and a soaking tub.

The large secondary bedroom enjoys northern exposure allowing for consistent light throughout the day. There are remote custom fabric window treatments and a very deep custom built closet. This room accesses a full hallway bathroom.

A third bedroom suite currently doubles as a beautiful den with a full windowed marble bathroom, custom built in cabinetry and millwork. Beautiful eastern light streams through this lovely room.

This truly pristine and beautifully designed home is complete with Central Air Conditioning and custom millwork.

NOTE: Listed RET reflect Non-Primary Resident. Primary residents can apply to the NYC Condo Abatement Program for a reduction of approximately 17%.
 
Additional building amenities include expansive porte-cochere, and 22,000 square foot courtyard and garden, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an impressive double-height sports court, a luxurious Club Lounge, separate dining room, playroom, and teen room and is Pet Friendly.