555 West End Avenue #The Solarium, New York City, NY 10024
Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty
$18,000,000
Potential Rebate: $270,000
Overview
The Solarium Penthouse at 555 WEA is the kind of apartment that people see in movies and dream about. Formerly the gymnasium of the school, it has dramatic architecture but is also an apartment that is easy to live in. The Great Room (which in this case is actually an accurate name) has a 19 foot arched ceiling with a full glass wall opening to a terrace big enough for an outdoor dinner party. The open kitchen, hand-crafted in white fumed oak by Christopher Peacock with Arabescato slab marble counters and slab backsplashes has multiple spots for people to pull up a stool and be part of the cooking action or even to eat a meal, but it is set back from the living room to allow for formality if needed. The kitchen is beautiful and also equipped for serious cooking with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a vented Wolf 48-inch dual fuel stove, two dishwashers, warming drawers and a pot filler. The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets, a 5-fixture primary bath with Calacatta Gold marble slabs, custom white oak vanities by Christopher Peacock, double sinks with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, radiant-heat floors, towel warmers, steam shower & private Toto Neorest smart toilet. The two secondary bedrooms are generous and bright with good closets and beautiful stone tiled bathrooms. No detail has been overlooked in the restoration of the building and the construction and materials of the interiors. The Solarium Penthouse is a very special, once in a lifetime apartment.
Building amenities include 24/7 attended lobby with refrigerated storage, bike room & stroller valet. The daylit gym is state-of-the-art; the rec room has a wet bar, pool table, lounge chairs & large-screen TV. Private storage available for purchase.
Please visit www.555westendave.com. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor, file #CD17-0364. Co-exclusive.
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The complete terms are in an Offering Plan available from the Sponsor. File No. CD14-0062. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in accordance with the Offering Plan.
Real estate taxes reflect a primary resident’s tax abatement.
Home Features
- •Common Area
- •Laundry Room
- •In Unit
- •Balcony
- •Building Balcony
- •Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- •Entrance Foyer
- •Eat-in Kitchen
Estimated Monthly Payment
$105,670 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Estimated Rebate for this Home
One-time rebate at closing
$270,000
Monthly savings impact
$750/mo
💡 Estimated at 1.5% of purchase price
The rebate is paid to you at closing and can help offset closing costs or other expenses.
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Price Analysis
Compare average listing prices and value metrics for 555 West End Avenue Solarium against the surrounding Upper West Side market.
Average List Price
Price Per SqFt
82.00% Lower
than the Upper West Side price-per-sq-ft average
Units in this building are listed below the neighborhood average, potentially offering better value per square foot compared to surrounding properties.
Upper West Side
Overview of Upper West Side
The Upper West Side (UWS) is the intellectual and cultural counterpoint to the East Side. Sandwiched between Central Park and Riverside Park, it is known for its brownstones, protected historic districts, and artistic legacy. For buyers seeking Upper West Side Manhattan real estate, it offers a relaxed, leafy, and quintessentially "New York" vibe.
Living in the Upper West Side feels like living in a movie. The streets are wide and lined with trees. As a beloved Manhattan NYC neighborhood, it attracts writers, actors, and families who value space, parks, and Zabar's.
Real Estate & Housing Market
The market for homes for sale in the Upper West Side is robust. It is famous for its pre-war co-ops along Central Park West and Riverside Drive, and its miles of brownstone blocks in between. Newer condos have risen in the low 60s and along Columbus Avenue.
It is a high-demand market because the housing stock is beautiful and protected. You can't build skyscrapers on the brownstone side streets, preserving the light and character.
Lifestyle & Community
The lifestyle on the UWS is casual and community-focused. Neighbors stop to chat at the Sunday landscaped market or while walking dogs in Riverside Park. It feels less formal than the East Side.
Cultural institutions like Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History anchor the community, infusing it with art and science.
Transportation & Accessibility
The Upper West Side is served by the 1/2/3 and B/C trains. The express 2/3 makes getting to Times Square or Wall Street incredibly fast.
The West Side Highway provides easy car access for escapes to the Catskills or Jersey.
Parks, Schools & Amenities
You are never more than two blocks from a park. Riverside Park offers sunsets over the Hudson, while Central Park offers the Great Lawn and the Reservoir.
Amenities are iconic: Zabar's, Fairway, Barney Greengrass. The food culture here is legendary. Schools are excellent, contributing to its reputation as a family haven.
Who This Neighborhood Is Best For
The Upper West Side is best for families, dog owners, and creatives who want a beautiful, green, and relaxed neighborhood with deep cultural roots.
