825 W End Ave

Before there were “stararchitects,” there was Emery Roth. One of the most sought-after architects in Manhattan in the early part of the 20th century, Roth designed the 1928 residence at 825 West End and West 100th Street, as well as iconic residences such as the San Remo on Central Park West and the RitzTower on Park Avenue. He was known for melding Beaux-Arts, Art Deco and Renaissance details alongside modern construction methods. From around 1900 to 1930, Roth “dominated luxury apartment construction in the city,” according to an essay by Columbia University historian Kenneth T. Jackson published as part of “New York: An Illustrated History,” the 1999 companion book to Ric Burns’ “New York: A Documentary Film.” Roth “succeeded in convincing his clients, most of whom could easily have chosen to move to the suburbs, that high-rise living combined elegance and sophistication with convenience and ease,” Jackson wrote. Roth’s designs included elements that are now considered hallmarks of prewar design, and those details are on display at 825 West End: tall ceilings that make for light-filled reception rooms, hardwood floors, molding and large foyers among them. The building was converted into condos in the early 1990s and retains that old-world appeal. It’s also steps from Riverside Park, making it a veritable backyard for residents (including four-legged ones).

825 W End Ave is a condominium located in New York and the 10025 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York County attendance zone.