Top Luxury Rental Buildings on the Upper West Side

Find your quintessential luxury home along the historic streets of the Upper West Side.

No other neighborhood in New York City offers the Manhattan experience quite like the Upper West Side. Residents have easy access to some of the finest dining in the city, and culturally acclaimed locations such as Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theater, and Symphony Space. One can experience the grandeur of the architecture while also being steps away from quaint bookstores, bars, and coffee shops that run along the tree-lined and cobblestone sidewalks. And if one should ever need to leave the endless glitter of the neighborhood, superb mass transit options ensure all of Manhattan is within easy reach. The Upper West Side holds many of the most impressive luxury rental listings in the Manhattan market, and quite possibly the country’s market.

808 Columbus Avenue

Arguably one of the finest rentals on the Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave is the epitome of modern Manhattan architecture, equipped with elite rental listings and 359 spacious floor plans over 30 floors. Hardwood flooring and high ceilings are featured in every unit, as well as oversized floor-to-ceiling windows.

Gourmet kitchens boast stainless steel appliances, as well as stone counters, and walnut and glass cabinetry. In the bathrooms, marble vanities and kohler fixtures add to the contemporary aesthetic. The in-unit washer/dryer sets, on-site Whole Foods Market, proximity to Central Park, and an express subway stop provide unparalleled convenience. Building amenities for residents include a fitness center, children’s playroom, resident lounge, and pool.

1-bedrooms start at $3,750/month.

801 Amsterdam

Built in 2008, this modern, luxury apartment building contains 100 apartments within 15 stories. An abundance of personal services and top-notch security are just some of the fantastic features of this rental building on the Upper West Side. Apartments were tastefully designed by SCLE, with floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious floorplans.

Building amenities include a fitness center, yoga/dance studio, video security, laundry rooms and service, a parking garage, doorman, concierge, and a marble-floored, attended lobby. The rooftop terrace and deck are perfect for lounging.

2-bedrooms start at $8500/month.

The Corner (200 West 72nd St.)

Located on the heart of the Upper West Side, this Silver Leed certified green building boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and dark hardwood flooring, complementing the modern, open spaces in each apartment. Each home comes with efficient and elegant gourmet chef kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and an in-unit washer/dryer set.

Residents have access to a fitness center, courtyard, bike room, rooftop deck, lounge, and cold storage. Building services such as concierge and a full-time doorman are also provided.

Studios start at $3,700/month.

The Aire

This striking, super tall, luxury condo tower is notable for its impressively modern facade and meticulous attention to detail in its apartments, which were developed by A & R Kalimian Realty and Rose Associates, Inc. It also hosts a remarkable suite of amenities for its residents. Bask in the light from floor-to-ceiling windows with views of manhattan and central park, spacious floor plans, and terraces and balconies in select units. Gourmet kitchens feature quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and bathrooms house Dornbracht fixtures and marble accents. Select apartments feature bosch washer/dryer sets.

Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, full-service concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, rooftop deck, soundproof rehearsal rooms, a well-stocked library, valet parking, laundry service, private storage, a bike room, a health club, and indoor and outdoor children’s play areas. What sets the Aire apart from most luxury condos is its half-acre elevated park with large green space, walking paths, and a reflecting pool.

1-bedrooms start at $4,400/month.

15 Central Park West

Often praised as the embodiment of luxury living, the apartments at 15CPW offer beautiful views of Central Park from floor-to-ceiling windows. The state-of-the-art fitness center and 75-foot swimming pool are perfect for exercise and relaxation. A well-stocked library, private screening room, and private wine cellars are just some more of the building’s seemingly endless amenities.

Apartments feature washer/dryer sets, oversized windows, high ceilings, oak hardwood flooring, fireplaces, and balconies. The spa-like bathrooms have glass showers with rain showerheads and soaking tubs, oversized mirrors, and double marble vanities. Gourmet chef's kitchens include stainless steel appliances.

Studios start at $18,900/month.

One Riverside Park

Built in 2015 and already standing at the forefront of elite, luxury living, One Riverside Park boast 219 stunning apartments over 35 floors. Each apartment features spacious walk-in closets, terraces, oversized windows, high ceilings and hardwood floors.

Bathrooms have soaking tubs and glass showers, double vanities, slate tile floors, oversized mirrors, and marble countertops. Open kitchens have wooden cabinetry, marble countertops, island counters, hardwood floors, and are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances. Building features include a private screening room, private storage, pool, parking garage, and fully-equipped fitness center. Pied-a-terre allowed, as well as pets.

1-bedrooms start at $4,600/month.