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Rent/Lease Apartment 697 W West End Ave

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Retail Spaces for Rent at 697 W West End Ave

Retail Spaces
Sublease

Rent Retail 697 W West End Ave

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 697 W West End Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 697 W West End Ave and in the nearby Upper West Side neighborhood.

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Property Summary

697 W West End Ave Property Overview

Building Address:	697 W West End Ave, New York NY 10025
Zip Code:	10025
Neighborhood:	Upper West Side
Borough:	Manhattan
Stories:	0
Year Built:	1929
Building Class:	B

697 West End Avenue Historical Overview

Architectural Details

Construction Period: 1928-1929
Architect: J.M. Felson
Developer: West End & 94th Street Corp
Style: Neo-Renaissance
Primary Materials: Buff brick, stone, and terra cotta facade
Height: 16-story pre-war high-rise
Original Site: Replaced Wissinaming apartment-hotel (7 stories) and adjacent 4-story residence

Historical Context

Designation: Part of Riverside Drive-West End Historic District
Building Classification: D3 residential
Original Configuration: 99-unit rental property upon completion
Ownership History: Current ownership by WESTMAN REALTY CO (per later records)

Preservation Status

NYC Landmark: Included in 1989 historic district designation
Documentation: References include 1899 Bromley Atlas and NYC Municipal Archives photographs
Notable Features: Six-over-six wood windows, attended lobby configuration, and elevator service since construction

697 W West End Ave, also known as 697 West End Avenue, is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. This building is a 16-story rental property, consisting of 99 units with layouts ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. It was constructed in 1929 and features an elevator, attended lobby, and various amenities including a bike room, laundry facilities, and full-time doorman service. Pets are allowed in the building, which also offers video security and a mid-rise design classified as pre-war architecture.

697 W West End Ave, Manhattan, NYC Building Amenities:

24/7 Full-Time Doorman
Concierge
Elevator
Bike Room
On-Site Laundry
Video Security
Pets Allowed

697 West End Avenue

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY 10025

Building Type	Apartment Building
Office Tenant Data	No current office leasing records found
Total Units	99 units
Floors	16-17
Construction Year	1929
Size	148,873 sq ft

Neighborhood Details

Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 99/100)

Rider's Paradise (Transit Score 100/100)

Assigned Schools: PS 75, MS 250 West Side Collaborative

Contains residential units only (1-4 bedroom layouts)

Classified as Elevator Apartment building (D3) or New Law Tenement

Last major alteration: 1976

Internet Providers at 697 W West End Ave

Verizon Fios Fiber - Up to 2 Gbps speeds, $49.99+/mo (likely available based on neighborhood coverage)
Astound Broadband (RCN) - Fiber/cable hybrid, unlimited data
Spectrum - Cable up to 1 Gbps, $30+/mo
T-Mobile Home Internet - Fixed wireless, highly rated in customer satisfaction

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Location and Transportation for 697 W End Ave, Manhattan, NYC

Cross Streets: Located at the southwest corner of West 94th Street and West End Avenue.

Transportation:

Subway: 96 Street (1,2,3 Line) - 0.2 miles or a 4-minute walk.
Airports:
- Laguardia Airport - 9.3 miles, approximately 19 minutes by car.
- Newark Liberty International Airport - 16.7 miles, approximately 26 minutes by car.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

Nearby Tenants

Nearby Office Tenants Leased

The Mandell School leased 45,000 SF at 795 Columbus Ave
William F. Ryan Community Health Center leased 23,178 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Higher Ground Education leased 10,976 SF at 775 Columbus Avenue
Barney's Co-Op leased 10,000 SF at 2139 Broadway
Garden of Eden leased 4,565 SF at 2780 Broadway
Riverside Physical Therapy NYC PLLC leased 1,750 SF at 2495 Broadway
Dr. Steinberg leased 800 SF at 127 West 79th St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased

Associated Supermarket leased 13,209 SF at 801 Amsterdam Ave
Congregation Habonim leased 10,030 SF at 101 West End Ave
Brooks Brothers leased 9,300 SF at 1930 Broadway
Duane Reade leased 7,360 SF at 380 Amsterdam Ave
Modell's Sporting Goods leased 7,316 SF at 350 Amsterdam Ave
Imagine Swimming leased 7,000 SF at 752 West End Avenue
iPlzaza Salon leased 4,691 SF at 400 West 63rd St
Candle West leased 4,400 SF at 2427 Broadway
160 Restaurant Concepts leased 3,500 SF at 160 Riverside Blvd
Toga Bike Shop leased 3,100 SF at 110 West End Ave

Onsite Networks Testimonial

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