The Astor - 235 West 75th Street, New York, NY 10023 - Property report

The Astor Apartments were developed by New York City's richest family of the 19th century in 1901. The family's go-to architects were Charles Clinton and William Hamilton Russell, who designed the world's largest office building and the world's largest apartment building for the Astors. For the living space at 235 West 75th Street, Clinton and Russell designed two towers, while a third sporting a similar decorative cornice was added in 1914 by Peabody, Wilson & Brown. To convert the classically appointed apartments to condominium residences, The Astor employed the contemporary design powerhouse firm of Pembrooke & Ives.

Many of the touches of Gilded Age elegance - wood-burning fireplaces, lofty ceilings and hand-carved wooden moldings - have been retained, while a state-of-the-art health center, children's playroom and bike room have also been created. The Upper West Side location at 235 West 75th Street is a short stroll from Central Park and Riverside Park. Cultural amenities and popular gourmet markets populate the neighborhood, and the 79th Street subway station on Broadway is only three blocks distant.