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The Best of the Upper West Side

Ok, You live in Santa Monica, California and You've decided to relocate and/or buy a second home in New York, Upper West Side.

Let me introduce you to the Upper West Side, New York’s favorite residential neighborhood which is known for its special character.

What? Why? Where?

Tree-lined blocks, marked with landmark brownstones, lead to the green and leafy spaces of Riverside Park and Central Park. This is the heart of arts and culture anchored by Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theatre and Symphony Space. Venerable neighborhood landmarks including the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Historical Society, Zabar’s and Citarella contribute to a sense of history; This is where it all comes together—and all just outside your front door.

Check Out Your Guide To Living In The Favorite Residential Neighborhood:

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HOT Residencies:

Dakota

Built in the late 1880s, the Dakota was one of the first luxury apartment buildings in New York, and it remains among the city’s most desirable—and iconic—addresses. In the new book The Dakota: A History of the World’s Best-Known Apartment Building (Princeton Architectural Press, $55), architectural historian Andrew Alpern explores the past of the grand structure, offering rare photographs, close-ups of its intricate ornamentation, and even composite floor plans for all ten stories. The book also gives a peek into the apartments of some of its most famous residents over the years—though it skips “the juicy tales and tabloid gossip,” keeping the focus on the Dakota’s influence on the housing culture and landscape of New York City. Source: Architectural Digest

Over the years, the Dakota has been home to such celebrities as Lauren Bacall, Leonard Bernstein, Boris Karloff, and John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and it notoriously served as the exteriors of the cursed Bramford Building in the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby. 

• Celebrities such as Madonna, Gene Simmons, Billy Joel, Cher, Carly Simon, Alex Rodriguez, Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas have all been turned away by the building’s selective board. But, many other famous folks did make the cut. In no particular order, here’s a look at some iconic celebrities who have lived at the Dakota: John Lennon.

As of late 2021, Ono is 88-years-old and still living in the same apartment building, The Dakota, where John was assassinated outside. 

The building had zero vacancies for 45 years after it opened. 

New Development:
58 units 18 stories building built in 2021. 

The residences at 378 West End Avenue respect and perfect the Upper West Side’s residential vernacular. Designed for the way people live today, each of the fifty-eight one- to six-bedroom condominiums is elevated with gracious proportions and rich materiality. There is a welcoming interplay between the classic and contemporary, with most residences featuring direct elevator access with private landings and formal foyers leading to gracious great rooms. Top-of-the-line technology includes building water and air filtration systems, and elevators outfitted with state-of-the-art touchless technology.

Green Spaces Near Residencies:

The West Side’s expansive Riverside Park is just a stone’s throw away from 378 West End Avenue — it’s the perfect destination for a quiet moment. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, this park offers its own array of recreational facilities and is landscaped with elm trees, dramatic slopes, and sweeping shoreline views.  

One of the most iconic spots for relaxation and recreation in the world — Central Park. You can find fitness activities there throughout the season. The park is home to a host of sports facilities, including basketball courts near the Great Lawn and North Meadow Recreation Center and volleyball courts at the Great Lawn and Sheep Meadow. Boat rentals are available for a scenic afternoon paddling around the Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge, and also for adventures on the Lake. Or, if you prefer to do your boating from dry land, there are radio- and wind-powered model boats available for steering across Conservatory Water at the Kerbs Boathouse.

Source: https://378wea.com/

if you are looking to relocate to the Upper West Side, NY, please do not hesitate to contact Alena Lehrer, Compass.

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Cell: 310.437.3700.
More info about Alena Lehrer:

Are you looking to sell your home? Or searching for your next home? I would love to make your real estate dreams come true. It's a tremendous pleasure helping someone buy or sell their home - that's why I make sure my clients' needs come first. I have a proven system that ensures sellers' homes stand out on the market. 

I'm a passionate entrepreneur with a sales and marketing background and plenty of local knowledge. I believe in integrity and enjoying the good things in life. I'm also a certified Sommelier, fine art collector, interior designer, gardener, and architecture enthusiast. I support many charities, including organizations such as the Venice Family Clinic and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

It would be an honor to work with you to realize your home goals. 

Specialties

Neighborhoods: Bel Air, Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Marina Del Rey, West Hollywood, Venice, Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach Languages: English, German, and Russian

Education

University of Southern California
MHA, School of Policy, Planning & Development

University of California, Los Angeles
BA, Design/Media Arts

The Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier

EMERITUS Institute of Management | Columbia Business School
Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement, Social Media, Planning & Analytics

About Compass

Founded in 2012, Compass is a leading technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage, providing an end-to-end platform that empowers its residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service, brokerage services and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry. Compass agents utilize the platform to grow their business, save time and manage their business more effectively.