UWS Unattainable Apartment Of The Week: $18MM Sprawling Duplex On 49th & 50th Floors Of 1 CPW

This week’s “unattainable” apartment is a fantastic 4,200+ sf duplex at 1 Central Park West (the large, black-glass Trump International building at Columbus Circle). The apartment, located on the 49th & 50th floors and featuring panoramic city and river views, is the only duplex at 1 CPW.

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 1/20/12

A Dozen free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Friday, January 20th, 2012…

Upper West Side Openings & Closings: 7-11, Shanghai Red Beauty & Spa, Roam, Gourmet Garage

Mentioned last month that a 7-11 was opening at 600 Columbus (corner of 89th). Thanks to MUW reader Kevin for sending in this shot of the new “Sevies” in all its orange, red, white, and green glory.

UWS Closing Sale: Roam Boutique Going Out Of Business — Everything Is 50% Off

Thanks to MUW readers Anita and Christina (that’s Anita’s photo) for passing along word that local boutique Roam (488 Amsterdam, between 83rd & 84th) is closing. As you can see see from the sign above, they’re having a pretty big liquidation sale to clear out inventory.

Important Public Hearing Tonight On Proposed Upper West Side Zoning Law Changes

Posted over the summer about a proposed change to zoning laws on the Upper West Side aimed at curbing the proliferation of banks and big-box retailers. If you’re interested in learning more or expressing your opinions on the matter, there’s a big Community Board 7 public hearing taking place tonight to discuss the proposal.