Property Description for 225 Central Park West, 617
225 Central Park West, The Alden, Apt 617 This ultra-spacious one bedroom prewar gem is located on the 6th floor and has bright eastern exposure. It is very serene with courtyard and treetop views from your windows. The open kitchen features a wide black granite counter that is excellent for entertaining 4-6 guests and boasts custom maple cabinetry. Upon entering this elegant domicile, you have a large and deep storage closet and a full size washer/dryer room. Both the electric and the plumbing in the apartment have been upgraded. The living room exudes Prewar charm with high 9' beamed ceilings, crown moldings and beautiful hardwood floors. Walk through elegant French doors to step into the grand-sized bedroom with two deep walk-in closets and the bathroom en suite. There is also a generous separate alcove (perfect for an additional home office) located within the bedroom. The bathroom is renovated with new custom tiles and flooring. The Alden is just steps from Central Park West at 82nd Street. Designed by the renowned architect Emery Roth, it is a premier full service co-op with a doorman and a 24 hour concierge. It boasts an elegantly grand lobby and all the hallways were recently renovated. The Alden's roof deck is one of Manhattan's finest and boasts panoramic views of both Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Enjoy beautiful sunrises, sunsets and sweeping Central Park views from this elegantly private roof deck.The Alden is located in one of the most coveted Upper West side neighborhoods, close to the Natural History Museum and steps away from the Hayden Planetarium. It is close to all major transportation including the B/C train and the cross town bus with a Citi-bike nearby. It is also a pet-friendly coop with 5 elevators and a bicycle room. There is also garage access within the building and an onsite management office offering you the best in service. This is a superbly-run co-op with strong financials and no flip tax. Both Verizon Fios and Time Warner are available here. Pieds de terres are allowed and parents buying for children are allowed on a case by case basis as well as guarantors.