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The Sagamore

189 West 89th Street, NY 100244.5 ★ (73 reviews)
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Summary

The Sagamore is a 264-apartment Upper West Side rental with a landscaped courtyard, roof deck, fitness center and select homes with in-unit laundry. Residents consistently praise the staff, cleanliness and community feel; recurring elevator outages and occasional mismatches between requested and shown apartments are the main cautions.

264 unitsOpened 1997Managed by Greystar

Reviews

The Sagamore receives unusually consistent praise for the people who run the building and for a clean, welcoming atmosphere. The strongest recurring drawback is elevator reliability, especially for higher-floor apartments.

Google
4.5
73 reviews
Yelp
4.2
50 reviews

What residents praise

Staff make moves and daily life easier

Residents repeatedly praise leasing, concierge, maintenance and management staff for clear communication, thoughtful move-in help and prompt repairs.

The building feels clean and well cared for

Long-term and newer residents describe bright common areas, maintained landscaping and a fitness center that stays in good condition.

Community and pet-friendly living stand out

Resident gatherings, a welcoming mix of neighbors and a notably pet-friendly atmosphere make the building feel more personal than a typical large rental.

What residents complain about

Elevator outages can create long waits

One detailed resident account describes weekly failures, delayed updates and waits of up to ten minutes, making floor choice especially relevant.

Confirm the exact apartment before applying

Prospective renters report arriving to see units that did not match requested balcony preferences or the presentation of online photos.

Amenities

Full-service Upper West Side rental with a 24-hour doorman, 24-hour fitness center, landscaped roof terrace and courtyard, and an attended on-site garage. Washer/dryers are in selected apartments, backed by a large third-floor laundry room, and every apartment has self-controlled heat and air conditioning.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Some apartments
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center*
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space*
On-site parking*
Package service
Resident storage*
Shared laundry

* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.

Also here: Bike storage · Resident lounge and party room · Screening room · Children's playroom · Business center · Live-in superintendent

Location

The Sagamore is located at 189 West 89th Street, New York, NY 10024. The Sagamore is on West 89th Street near Broadway, with the 1 at 86th Street and the B and C at Central Park West within walking distance. Riverside Park, Central Park, groceries and everyday Upper West Side shopping are close by.

TransitSupermarketsParks
  • 4 min
    86 St1
  • 7 min
    96 St123
  • 8 min
    86 StBC
  • 12 min
    79 St1
  • 13 min
    96 StBC
  • 15 min
    81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryBC

Building records

Housing complaints are relatively uncommon compared with similar buildings, with noise accounting for half the reports and hot water and plumbing also reported. Exterior work on the building may bring disruption around the property.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

11.4 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
15
May 2026
4
Aug 2026
4
Jan 2024

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
1
Closed

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
On buildingJul 2026
200 ftOct 2025
350 ftMar 2026

Rent history

Studios ask about 8% more than the Upper West Side median and are around 11% larger. One-bedrooms ask about 8% more than the Upper West Side median and are around 1% larger.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year, compared with the same apartment size across buildings in Upper West Side.
Studio
$4,126median / mo
+8% vs area
$3,447–$4,383470 sq ft · 11% larger than area
1 bed
$5,689median / mo
+8% vs area
$5,044–$6,270659 sq ft · 1% larger than area
2 beds
$8,090median / mo
$7,253–$10,215963 sq ft median

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.

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