The Ancott

A mid-block walk west on 96th from Broadway isn’t just Upper West Side routine—it leads straight to The Ancott, a 231 W 96th St apartment complex built as a solid brick-and-limestone stop between the 90s and 100s. They pitch studios through two-bedrooms, all with in-unit laundry, dishwashers, and windowed kitchens. One-bedrooms slide open to private balconies; larger units come with walk-in closets and skyline glimpses over the treetops. Tenants also get access to a landscaped courtyard, package lockers, and bike storage tucked behind the lobby door.

Unlike the glass-highrise clusters south of 86th, this place keeps the block’s old-school stone façade and low-rise scale intact. They’re sandwiched between century-old brownstones and a small public library branch, perfect for a quiet evening stroll after dinner. The surrounding stretch of W 96th still feels like a village spine, with delis, indie theaters, and the 1/2/3 subway sprint a block east.

Need to call ahead or swing by? Dial 212-529-4100—someone can confirm amenity availability or set up a short walk-through.

See the lobby entrance and courtyard entry on the map before you head over.