The Beresford facts for kids
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The Beresford
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U.S. Historic district
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The Beresford
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 Location in New York City
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Built | Various |
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| Part of | Central Park West Historic District (ID82001189) |
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| Added to NRHP | November 9, 1982 |
The Beresford is a very famous and fancy apartment building in New York City. It has 23 floors and is located right next to Central Park, between 81st and 82nd Streets. This building is known for its beautiful design and its great location.
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About The Beresford Building
The Beresford was finished in 1929. It was designed by a famous architect named Emery Roth. This building is one of the most important and well-known apartment buildings in Manhattan. Many people consider it one of the best places to live along Central Park West.
A Special Place to Live
Apartments in The Beresford are very expensive. Some have sold for millions of dollars. This shows how special and sought-after this building is. It's one of five large apartment buildings designed by Emery Roth along Central Park West. Others include The El Dorado and The San Remo.
How The Beresford Was Designed
The Beresford is the largest of Emery Roth's buildings in this area. Even though it's big, it looks very grand. It has special design features like horizontal lines and stepped-back sections. These steps were required by a rule from 1916. They also create terraces for some apartments. The building's design makes it look like several fancy houses are built into one large structure.
The building is named after the Hotel Beresford, which used to be on the same spot since 1889.
Amazing Views from The Beresford
The Beresford has two main sides that face the street. The side facing east looks out over Central Park. The side facing south looks over Theodore Roosevelt Park. This park is where the American Museum of Natural History is located. Imagine waking up to those views!
Inside The Beresford
The building has a U-shape, with an open area in the middle. This design allows for more light and air. Inside, there are three elevators. Each elevator leads to small entryways. These entryways originally gave access to two large apartments. The size of these apartments was very grand, but new laws and the stock market crash changed how apartments were built in New York after The Beresford was completed.
See also
In Spanish: Edificio Beresford para niños
