From “Someday I’ll Buy Here” to “This Is My UWS Home”
Picture this.
You’re walking up West End Avenue on a crisp evening. Riverside Park on one side, classic prewar facades on the other. You pass a beautifully restored building on the corner of **West 79th Street and West End** and think, *“One day, I’m going to own in a place like this.”*
This listing is that “one day” showing up in real time.
**Audience:**
Ambitious New Yorkers and global buyers—media-savvy, finance-minded, culture lovers—who are tired of paying top-tier rent with **zero equity** to show for it, and downsizers or pied-à-terre buyers who want elegance, not excess.
**Any discerning Upper West Side lover can solve the “forever renter / someday buyer” problem by owning this 1 bedroom condo for sale at 393 West End Avenue, because it transforms every monthly payment into equity, appreciation, and daily enjoyment inside a reimagined prewar landmark in one of NYC’s most coveted neighborhoods.**
In a market where the **Upper West Side median listing price sits around $1.6M and median sale prices hover near $1.3M**([Realtor][1]), this **$1,550,000 sponsor-sale condo** is right in the sweet spot—solidly premium, but optimized for long-term value in a building where closings routinely hit the multi-million-dollar mark.
This is not just “a one bedroom.” This is your **prewar crown jewel** in the **West End–Collegiate Historic District**, where some of the city’s most distinguished architecture lines tree-shaded streets between Riverside Park and Broadway. ([HDC |][2])
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The Story of Your Future Home at 393 West End Avenue #5G
A Grand Arrival, Not a Hallway
Residence **5G** at **393 West End Avenue** is a **1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, approx. 995 sq ft condo** that feels more like a classic six distilled into its most **elegant, efficient form**.
You don’t step into a cramped corridor. You arrive.
* A **generous foyer** gives you that old-New-York sense of occasion—drop your keys, hang your coat, let the day fall away.
* A **sprawling living / dining room** invites you to host friends, savor quiet Sunday mornings, or work from home without feeling like your laptop lives on top of your life.
This is the **opposite** of the pigeon-hole one-bedroom. It’s roomy, comfortable, and designed for people who actually live in their homes.
Interior Highlights: Where Prewar Soul Meets 21st-Century Ease
393 West End Avenue has been **meticulously reimagined by award-winning CetraRuddy Architecture**, keeping the romance of 1927 while layering in modern comfort. ([393 West End Avenue][3])
Inside 5G, you’ll find:
* **Custom millwork & white oak chevron floors**
* These floors don’t just look good in photos—they add rhythm and **radiance** to every step, grounding the home in prewar character while feeling fresh and current.
* **Restored tray ceilings and carefully proportioned rooms**
* The ceiling detail, scale, and flow give this apartment an almost **gallery-like calm**—a perfect backdrop for art, books, and your own story. ([393 West End Avenue][4])
* **Open-plan kitchen with custom cabinetry and Naica Quartzite**
* Handpicked **American walnut**, fluted glass fronts, and **Naica Quartzite countertops and backsplash with a leathered finish** create a kitchen that’s both chef-ready and show-ready.
* A **Miele appliance suite** and under-counter wine storage (in select residences) mean you can host a party or cook a quiet dinner toute la nuit with ease.
* **LG multi-zone VRF cooling with Nest smart thermostats**
* Comfort is dialed in to the degree—literally. Smart control, energy-efficient systems, and LED lighting keep your daily life **smooth, seamless and easy**.
* **Washer / dryer in unit**
* No more laundry schleps. Just a normal flow to your day, with everything you need in your own home.
This is a **“multiply by zero” problem solved**—you’re no longer throwing money at a rental with no long-term return; you’re investing in a space that’s been optimized down to the millimeter.
The King-Sized Sanctuary
The **primary bedroom** in 5G is a **king-sized retreat** with room to breathe and room to dream bigger dreams.
* A **walk-in closet** keeps your wardrobe immaculate, not cramped.
* The **ensuite bath** offers a **dual vanity**, **honed Pacific White Marble**, **Calacatta Black Marble countertops**, glass-enclosed shower, and **heated floors**—a daily reminder that your life has officially ascended to “spa as default” status.
Guests? They get their own **stylish powder room** featuring **Breccia Capraia marble slab accent walls** and custom bronze vanity. You get privacy and effortless hosting.
This is the kind of layout that lets you live like a trailblazer—**home base calm, city energy right outside.**
The Building: A Reimagined Landmark with Club-Level Amenities
393 West End Avenue is not just an address. It’s a **reimagined 1927 landmark** in the heart of the **West End–Collegiate Historic District**, with Collegiate Gothic detailing, antique bronze entry doors, and a lobby that feels like the opening scene of your favorite film.
Amenities are designed as an **in-house club**:
* **Great Room** with semi-private interconnected spaces
* **Club Room** for intimate dinners and celebrations
* **Fitness Room + private movement studio** for yoga, weights, and everything in between
* **Cottage Playroom** inspired by an enchanted forest, with **porch and “secret garden”**—a dream for little ones or visiting nieces and nephews
* **Lounge with gaming station & private nooks** for work or unwinding
* **Landscaped private courtyard** offering sun-fill calm away from the city buzz
Add in **full-time doorman, concierge, bike storage, gym, children’s playroom, and building storage**, and you’ve got a lifestyle that quietly says *showstopper* without ever shouting.
Life Between Riverside Park and Broadway
Step outside and you’re living in one of Manhattan’s most **idyllic, story-rich corridors**.
* **Riverside Park**, just a short stroll away, stretches four miles along the Hudson, widely regarded as one of Manhattan’s most spectacular waterfront parks—sloping lawns, stately trees, and sunset vistas that never get old. ([NYC Parks][5])
* A bit farther west, the **79th Street Boat Basin** anchors the waterfront, a beloved marina and launch point for kayaks and sailboats, currently being reimagined as a new “floating” dockhouse and civic beacon. ([NYCEDC][6])
* To the east, Broadway delivers **cafés, boutiques, markets, and restaurants galore**—the everyday culture, entertainment, and music that make the Upper West Side a helluva town. ([Tripadvisor][7])
Transit? The **79th Street 1 train** is just around the corner, with 72nd Street and 86th Street stations nearby—your express lanes to Lincoln Center, Midtown, Downtown, and beyond.
This is an address that **teems with liveliness and longevity**—a place where your daily walk is as rewarding as any weekend escape.
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Why NYC—and This Condo—Are an Optimization Play
Let’s get down to brass tacks.
While national headlines talk about wobbling sales, **Manhattan’s apartment market has seen its median price climb to about $1.175M**, driven by strong luxury closings and persistent demand for prime neighborhoods. ([BHS Media][8])
On the **Upper West Side**, **median sale prices around $1.3M** and steady year-over-year increases show an area that remains both coveted and resilient. ([Realtor][1])
Now layer on the big secret:
* **Condos**—especially in high-end, amenity-rich reimagined buildings—have outperformed many traditional co-ops in appreciation and desirability, especially with younger, globally mobile buyers who prize flexibility. ([The Wall Street Journal][9])
Owning **393 West End Avenue #5G** means:
* You’re in a **condo**, not a co-op—fewer restrictions, more optionality.
* You’re in a **prewar landmark** re-engineered for 21st-century living—a rare fusion of soul and systems. ([393 West End Avenue][3])
* You can finance up to **80%**, using intelligent leverage while preserving capital for other investments.
This is **optimization** in action: using market power and timing to acquire an asset in a blue-chip neighborhood, while the rest of the world debates whether to wait.
Play large in the big leagues—**optimize your wealth today**, not “once in a blue moon” someday.
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Call to Action: Stand at the Crossroads and Choose Ownership
You already know you’re going to arrive somewhere. The only open question is **where**.
One path: keep renting, keep helping a landlord build equity, keep your future returns at the **least common multiple of zero**.
The other path:
* Own a **prewar-chic, nearly 1,000 sq ft 1 bedroom condo** at **393 West End Avenue**.
* Live between **Riverside Park and Broadway**, in a building that blends history, comfort, and club-level amenities. ([393 West End Avenue][3])
* Let your home quietly **magnify your net worth, lifestyle, and joy, fun and happiness**—day by day, minute to minute.
Here’s Your Next Step
1. **Call or Message Sydney Harewood @ 646-535-3819.**
2. **Schedule a private or virtual tour** of Residence 5G at 393 West End Avenue.
3. **Review the numbers**—pricing, monthlies (approx. $2,608), financing options, and long-term upside.
4. **Walk the lobby, Great Room, amenities, and the neighborhood**—feel the aliveness, the verve, the Upper West Side magic.
5. **Make your offer** and claim your place in one of Manhattan’s most timeless, optimized addresses.
**Agent:**
**Sydney Harewood**
📧 [[email protected]]
📞 646-535-3819
🌐 [www.nycexclusiveapts.com]
*“Your Premier Bridge to Manhattan Living.”*
**REFERENCE AD NUMBER: REF-393WEA-5G-88803**
**Hidden gem insight:**
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*The real alpha code on the Upper West Side isn’t just working harder—it’s letting one exquisitely crafted prewar condo quietly build appreciation, continuity, and a life filled with peace, beauty and love while you enjoy everything this helluva town has to offer.*
For tailored guidance or to explore luxury homes in New York’s emerging markets, feel free to reach out to Sydney Harewood at NYC Exclusive Apartments (☎️ 646-535-3819, nycexclusiveapts.com “Your Premier Bridge to Manhattan Living.”). With deep local expertise and a personalized approach, Sydney is ready to help you discover your own slice of the storybook lifestyle.
