235 West 71st Street, 1-B

Welcome to The Lucania, a magnificent pre-war luxury condominium. Originally designed in 1912 by Gaetano Ajello, who designed several architecturally significant apartment houses on the Upper West Side in the early twentieth century, today the Lucania embodies the perfect marriage of graceful pre-war charm and design with modern amenities and convenience.

Behind the impressive limestone Beaux-Arts facade, through the large and deep marble lobby, which invokes the feeling of entering a grand single family residence, lies this 980 SF one bedroom one bath home. With south facing views onto 71st Street, Apartment 1B is designed for easy living and entertaining, with an open layout that allows for a natural flow through the kitchen, dining and living areas. The large chef's kitchen, equipped with stainless steel Miele appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher, double sink with garbage disposal, and 5-burner gas range, is highlighted by a beautiful wraparound marble backsplash and countertop. The bedroom, which accommodates a queen sized bed, gets steady southern light. A white marble-topped sink and basketweave floor anchor the pristine and modern bathroom, with fixtures from Waterworks and a Toto toilet. The 8'10 ceilings and solid oak strip and herringbone floors set an elegant backdrop for upgrades like the private washer and dryer and multi-zone heating and A/C.

235 West 71st Street is a full-service building, with a 24-hour doorman, handymen, and live-in super. Nestled between two of the city's best parks, Central Park to the East and Riverside Park to the west, you are steps away to some of the city's finest cultural institutions: Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Museum of Natural History. Citarella, Fairway, and Trader Joe's offer convenient nearby shopping options. 1,2,3 express trains are but a 2 minute walk away.