33 West 67th Street, 1-RW

The irresistible charm of an earlier era is still very much alive in this lovely Artist’s studio at the Atelier. It is located on a tree-lined, landmark block, in a building with an elaborate neo-gothic brick and limestone facade, and equally ornate vestibule and hallways, with an amazing, hand-operated, wrought iron elevator. The apartment itself has well preserved pre-war details such as original inlaid oak floors; a large living room with beamed ceilings, over 12 feet high, and big, two-story windows facing North, framed by built-in book cases. Here, in one of the most fashionable and desirable locations on the Upper West Side, steps from Central Park and Lincoln Center, is a perfectly idyllic place, a dream home or pied-à-terre, with enough space for entertaining.
The apartment has a full, windowed kitchen, a tile bathroom with stall shower, and a quiet bedroom with a West window. Above the hallway is a four foot high storage space which is accessed by a trap door.
The Atelier at 33 West 67th Street is one of eight buildings that make up the West 67th Street Artists’ Colony Historic District in this most fabled block right off Central Park and a two-minute walk from Lincoln Center. It was built in 1903-05 by Simonson, Pollard & Steinam, architects.
The Atelier has 34 apartments and a basement studio. 14 are family size apartments, and 20 are the smaller artist’s studios, of which Apt. 1RW is one. The artists’ studios all have large two–story windows facing North.
The Atelier has about 25 storage rooms which can be rented subject to availability. About half are in the basement and half on the penthouse level. These latter spaces were originally maids rooms. Some have been converted into offices for use by shareholders. A laundry room in the basement has three washing machines and three dryers. There is a lovely, planted roof garden overlooking the surrounding historic district and Central Park for residents to enjoy in the spring and summer.
The building is impeccably maintained. It has a full time superintendent and a 24/7 doorman/elevator operator. A closed circuit TV system with 4 camera locations is monitored in the doorman's booth and the super's office. High speed internet is supplied to all residents free of charge. A small monthly assessment to pay for Local Law 11 work is in effect until January 2015. It is the first assessment in 42 years. The monthly maintenance charges at the Atelier are the lowest of all the Coop buildings on West 67th Street.