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Rent/Lease Apartment 697 W West End Ave
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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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
Exact availability requires address verification through provider websites.
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
- 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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