2-bedroom apartment for rent in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

See video on Streeteasy or Youtube. 2026 Renovation 2 Bed/2 Bath with Terrace and Bonus Windowed Study in Landmark Building. A rare gem in the heart of Lincoln Square awaits. A historic landmark built by renowned architect Emery Roth stands 243 West End Avenue, now offering this stunningly renovated and masterfully architected 2-bedroom modern classic with spacious open floor plan, exposed beamed ceilings with copious storage spaces and double exposures facing North and West. Exemplifying the master architect, this space reimagined, creates a serene corner abode that overlooks mature terrace plantings and the river. With privacy in mind, each bedroom sits in its own wing. A classic within a classic pre-war corner landmark on West End and in Lincoln Square! With every surface reimagined, in this artfully crafted designer renovation, imbuing the home with modern upgrades in a gracious layout maximized in space with open-plan living-dining-kitchen and over 9 ft. beamed ceilings and solid oak wood floors. With thoughtful upgrades, such as Arabescato marble countertops, a breakfast bar and woodfloors in the kitchen, custom soft close cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, with appliances by Summit, 36" Bertazzoni stove and hood, GE Microwave, including a 57-bottle capacity wine fridge by Kalamera. A windowed chefs kitchen nearly doubled in size, is accessible to the terrace for planting herbs or sitting in your own flowering oasis. As you enter the formal foyer you are struck by the high ceilings, expresso bean hardwood floors and modern lighting fixtures. The generous array of storage spaces includes three (3) large closets. Two dedicated storage lockers are provided. Built-in bookshelves hidden from view also contain electrical outlets for connecting speakers or other devices. Enjoy the North and West views from the Livingroom and Primary Bedroom. Eleven large windows to let in all the natural light! A grand private and bright oversized bedroom can easily accommodate a King size bed and sitting room furniture in its own separate wing with river views that includes built-in shelving and an en-suite windowed office or nursery. The primary bath is designed with soaking tub against a combination of crackle porcelain and seafoam glass subway tiles from floor to ceiling, crown molding and marble octagon floor tiles finished with marble base molding. High end plumbing fixtures with rain shower head and recessed mirrored medicine cabinet. Floor to ceiling glass sliding doors imported from Italy open to a second bedroom with a view of courtyard treetops. French doors in Solid wood with moldings pressed in gold leaf taken from an upper east side mansion open to an ample closet space. A full bathroom with both rain and handheld shower, including a deep soaking tub against lavish marble floor to ceiling subway tiles, top of the line finishes and fixtures, crown molding and marble floors, recessed mirrored medicine cabinet just as luxurious as the primary bath. A private ~20 ft. planting terrace with river views is perfect for enjoying the fresh air and garden scenery. Laundry room has been completely renovated with all NEW commercial washer and dryers. All hallways have been renovated on every floor as well with new rugs and coved molding. A prime location in an Emery Roth landmark formerly a hotel having a luxurious grand lobby, 24-hour doorman, live-in super, porters, elevator, laundry room, package room, bike storage, and 2 additional storage lockers for this unit. Convenient access to Riverside Park and Promenade, Central Park Strawberry Fields, Lincoln Center Trader Joes, subway lines, restaurants and more. Contact Nancy Barbiero today to schedule a viewing or for more information.