The Avery condominium located at 100 Riverside Boulevard was built in 2007 in Manhattan’s highly sought after area of Riverside Boulevard in the Upper West Side. The Avery condominium is a 32-story post-war high-rise building that was designed by Costas Kondylis with a high level of exquisite building finishes materials and amenities that overlook the Hudson River and provides spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and the setting Sun. The building contains 274 apartments, which range from one to four bedrooms. Each unit combines marble, granite, porcelain and glass to create a luxurious and contemporary feel.

The Avery has many special touches. Residents have the option to customize their unit by choosing from a variety of color schemes and kitchen countertop styles. All the apartments have hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings. The sleek kitchens contain Sub-Zero and Miele kitchen appliances and plenty of cabinet space. The luxurious bathrooms in each unit have standard sized deep soaking bathtubs. One-bedroom units have shower/bath combinations and each unit has their own washer and dryer.

The amenities are abundant at the Avery. The building is serviced by a concierge and 24-hour doorman. There is also a fitness center with a yoga/stretching area, children’s playroom outfitted with toys, books, soft mats, perfect for fun, rainy days, stimulating times and convenient play dates, tournament-style gaming room with billiards/darts, private screening room, club suite, 24 hour library with Wi-Fi access and a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden. There is also an exclusive partnership between the Avery and Lincoln Center, which includes special ticket privileges, performances and “Meet the Artist” programs, which take place in Avery’s in-house theater.

Location is important for many people and the Avery does not disappoint. Practically in its backyard is the beautiful Riverside Park and just one avenue away is the West Side Highway’s 6 mile-long bike and jogging path. Nearby is great Upper West Side shopping and dining at Columbus Circle and Time Warner Center. For cultural attractions, the Avery is mere steps to Lincoln Center and many amazing museums, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art.

The Avery is an ideal building and area for discerning buyers wanting the uncompromising riverfront lifestyle with a high level of services and amenities. Its location at the corner of West 64th street facing the Hudson River on Riverside Boulevard is perfectly located in the Upper West Side and a superb and fantastic location mere steps to Riverside Park, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center with its fantastic restaurants, nightlife, shopping and many wonderful museums, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. You are also mere minutes to spectacular restaurants and eateries like Masa, Jean Georges' Nougatine, Per Se Picholine, Isabella's, Magnolia Bakery.

Written by John Diamantopoulos