Architecturally, the landscape of the Upper West Side is a mix of late 19th-century townhouses, pre-war wonders and a smattering of newer developments. And there are few more esteemed streets in the world than Central Park West.
“You really get that sense of history,” explains Joseph. “When you walk down Central Park West past the pre-war buildings, you can peek in at some of the lobbies and they are just phenomenal. Art Deco with ornate wainscoting, beautiful decorations… it’s wonderful.”
Emery Roth’s apartment buildings The Beresford and The San Remo have both become instantly recognizable landmarks of the park-view skyline. And then, of course, there is the imposing hulk of The Dakota, perhaps the most famous residential building in the whole city thanks to a string of famous tenants including Roberta Flack, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, and Lauren Bacall.