**All showings including open houses by private appointment only** Rare south facing studio offered for the first time in over 40 years! Welcome to this open, bright, and quiet studio located at the highly desirable Franconia. Perched on the 11th floor with sunny southern city views, this hidden gem is move-in ready. Featuring 9.5 foot beamed ceilings with crown moldings, three oversized windows, and hardwood floors, this studio checks all the boxes. The galley kitchen is set off of the foyer featuring a two burner induction stove and ample storage. Off the main living area is an updated tiled bathroom adjacent to a deep closet. Decorative moldings are featured on all the walls throughout the space enhancing an effortless layout that is both welcoming and functional. While the apartment does not currently house an oven, dishwasher or in-unit laundry, all are permitted with board approval. The Franconia is a pre-war cooperative built in 1925 with 127 apartments across 16 stories. Situated just half a block from Central Park, 20 West 72nd Street is set in a prime Upper West Side location. Building amenities include a full-time concierge, resident manager, package room, laundry room, storage for rent, and a bicycle room. Utilities are included in the monthly maintenance. Nearby neighborhood attractions include Strawberry Fields and Sheep Meadow Park, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, and an abundance of trendy restaurants, shops, markets, and transit lines (B/C/1/2/3). The building permits one pet per residence, pied-a-terres, co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, subletting (3 out of 5 years), and 80% financing. Please note some photos are virtually staged. Tenant occupied until August 1, 2025.