As we tour this small sampling of what the Upper West Side has to offer these days, let's all be thankful that the plan to build a speedway around the perimeter of Central Park never came to fruition. Because if it had, The Orwell House at 257 Central Park West would not be nearly as desirable a building. 222 Riverside Drive probably would have been okay.
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Weekend Open House Tour: Upper West Side

186 West 80th Street
Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:30
Size: 1BR/1BA, 600 sq. ft.
Price: $759,000 ($1,210 cc/taxes)
The Pitch: "This bright and quiet east-facing one-bedroom, one-bath condominium is situated in the very heart of the Upper West Side. The apartment features a newly renovated kitchen, central AC, hard wood oak flooring, balcony and excellent storage space."
The Orwell House
Open House: Sunday, 1:00-2:30
Size: 1BR/1BA
Price: $849,000 ($1,738 maint.)
The Pitch: "You will enjoy beautiful park views from three major rooms of this spacious, one bedroom home. The ceilings are almost 10 feet high, there are plenty of closets, a beautifully renovated bathroom and kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances."
176 West 87th Street
Open House: Sunday, 11:00-12:30
Size: 3BR/2BA
Price: $1,695,000 ($3,163 maint.)
The Pitch: "Rouse & Goldstone's generously proportioned plans were built to please a discerning audience, and this grand, flexible three bedroom beauty does precisely that."
The Stanton
Open House: Sunday, 1:00-2:30
Size: 3BR/3BA
Price: $2,595,000 ($3,326 maint.)
The Pitch: "Step into old world elegance. They don't make them like this anymore. This gracious Grand classic pre-war 7.5 room home with oversized rooms and high ceilings, is awaiting your touch."
222 Riverside Drive
Open House: Sunday, 11:30-1:30
Size: 2BR/2BA, 1,262 sq. ft.
Price: $1,500,000 ($2,214 cc/taxes)
The Pitch: "A gracious layout with grandly proportioned rooms awaits with large split bedrooms, two serene marble baths in excellent condition separate dining area and your own full-sized Washer/Dryer."