ELEGANT 2BR BROWNSTONE CONDO W/ ROOF DECK - LOW MONTHLY COSTS

This sun-filled apartment with a private deck is two flights up in a beautiful 5 unit Brownstone condominium. It has remarkably low common charges and taxes, yet it has all of the features you could want in a condominium residence. This is a great value, especially at this particular time. This is the first resale of this unit since the 1995 condo conversion. The building was restored to its 1880 classic style indoors and out in the 1990's. This unit has been maintained for 26 years with impeccable care. The unit has its own furnace and hot water heater. The unit has its own storage room. The living room faces south and is filled with bright light, even on grey days. The deck is accessed from the living room and is almost two-thirds the width of the apartment at 11'4" in width and 15'8" in depth. There are working fireplaces in the living room and the master bedroom. The fireplaces are accented with vintage European tiles. The bedrooms face the street and have northern exposure . The gracious sized, 20' x 18'4" living room has ceilings that are approx. 11' in height which is a height maintained throughout the apartment. The first thing that strikes you when you enter the apartment are the newly refinished hardwood floors. There are hardwood floors in all rooms, including both bathrooms and kitchen. This, combined with the tall, original 1890's solid wood and wood-framed doors at the entrance, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms, adds an elegance and warm, uniformed glow to the entire residence. There are ceramic sconces on the walls and in the living room and hallway. Each bedroom and the master bath have wrought iron sconces. The apartment is peaceful and quiet. The views look into trees on both ends. The property is smoke-free indoors and out. The building and apartment are pet friendly. However, for those who may have allergies, there have been no pets in the apartment in more than 10 years. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath with a bidet, a renovated shower and a new toilet. The second bedroom is ideal as a bedroom or an office. The second bath also has a new toilet and a newly built shower. The deck floor was rebuilt in Aug of '20 and it was power washed last month. The washer and dryer were replaced with Bosch appliances in 2020 and the electricity was upgraded to accommodate that change. The dishwasher was replaced with a Bosch dishwasher installed in 2021. The building is a well managed building with five floor-thru units with one only on each floor. The location is exquisite. Central Park is one block away to the East and Riverside Park is 4 blocks away to the West. The Natural History Museum on 77th Street is surrounded on Sundays by the most wonderful Farmer's Market. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a short crosstown bus ride away. A flea market is across the street from the museum in the IS 44 schoolyard. The apartment is surrounded by wonderful markets, including Citarella, Fairway, Trader Joes. There are a host of great restaurants and specialty shops a close walking distance away. There are excellent public and private schools in the area. Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Whole Foods and the Time Warner Building are a 15 to 20 minute walk away. Columbia University is 42 blocks north and easily reached by bus or subway, or even by foot. Access to subway and bus transportation is minutes away. The condominium by-laws allow for pied-a-terre ownership, LLC's, Trusts and foreign purchases. The low monthly carrying charges, including real estate taxes are approximately $1.89 a square foot. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase a floor-thru condominium with an excellent outdoor space on the Upper West Side. We are showing by appointment.