315 West 106th Street, 6-B

For centuries, the promontory above the Hudson River had been prime real estate to successive waves of settlers including the 17th Dutch who knew it as Bloomingdale. Overlooking the historic mansions lining this landmark block now designated Duke Ellington Boulevard is a superlative 3 to 4 bedroom classic 7 apartment. It spans the sunny southeast faade of 315 West 106th, a notable full-service co-op designed by Rosario Candela, Manhattan's most lauded residential architect. His hand can be seen in the handsome, coffered ceiling lobby attended by a full time doorman. One enters the apartment traversing a central gallery opening to an airy south-facing living room and handsome formal dining room. These are served by a lovely chef's eat-in kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry and adjacent staff suite/ home office/4th bedroom with a full bath. 3 ample bedrooms and 2 baths are located in a separate wing. The corner master bedroom with its ensuite bath observes the sunrise and sunset of every day as do the other bedrooms. High ceilings, original oak floors and double-glazed windows add to the ambiance of this elegant residence which is located minutes from excellent shopping, diverse dining options and the 1 line. 315 West 106th Street has 24-hour doorman service, a bike room, laundry, a live-in resident manager, superb financials and a sensational, landscaped roof deck to be constructed this year. The building anchors a landmark block, one of three in a row, featuring an array of glorious fin de siecle townhouses named the Seven Beauties and perhaps the grandest, stand-alone mansion in Manhattan with its own moat. Writer Daniel J. Wakin whose recent book details the history of the area said, "Being there conveyed a sense of arriving."