Videos How The Upper West Side Revolutionized NYC Apartments Scott Admin posted on 3 years ago — updated on 1 second ago 279 views Join Nick for an in-depth look at how the Upper West Side revolutionized apartment living and became the birthplace of the penthouse in Manhattan. NYC;New York City architecture walking tour Architectural Digest New York City Nick Potts Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".