340 W 86th Street #1C, New York, NY 10024

At nearly 1,850 square feet, Residence 1C is a rarely available expanded version of the building’s C line, offering unusually generous proportions and preserved pre-war detail. With three true bedrooms plus an additional library, the home provides an uncommon balance of entertaining space and private retreat. Elevated nearly a full floor above grade, the apartment evokes the scale of a high-ceilinged parlor level in a Gilded Age townhouse, set above the street with both light and outlook. A long, gallery-like foyer introduces the home and immediately establishes a sense of proportion. The living room sits at the center of the plan, measuring over 13 by 16 feet and comfortably accommodating multiple seating areas. Just beyond, a separate library extends the public rooms and offers flexibility as a media room, study, or additional sleeping space. Richly ornamented 10-foot ceilings, original hardwood parquet floors, and a decorative fireplace preserve the apartment’s classic prewar...