22 West 76th Street, GARDEN

CASH BUYERS ONLY. Once in a blue moon. That's how often something like 22 W. 76th Street, Garden comes along. On a fabulous park block in the center of the 76th Street Historic District, this landmark stone house was built in 1899 as part of a row of similar houses designed by Cleverdon & Putzel in the modified French Renaissance style, marked by richly carved ornamentation and three dramatic stories of curved bay windows.
One of the earliest cooperatives in New York City, this five-unit beauty welcomes you through rich, double wood doors into a large, well-preserved marble and tile lobby graced with an original fireplace.
Enter the garden apartment through the formal entry foyer from which radiates a large walk-in closet, a roomy, updated bathroom with spa fixtures, and a washer-dryer closet. Step down from either the foyer or the dining area to the newly refinished wood floors in the massive, loft-like living area that could comfortably accommodate a full living room, dining for eight, and even an office nook.
The nearly twelve-foot long galley kitchen has amazing storage space, including a full pantry, dishwasher, stove and full refrigerator, and opens to a lovely, separate dining area with garden views. The private bedroom has two extremely large closets and two exposures that look out to the garden. The L-shaped garden is the cherry on top, where you can landscape 600 square feet of your own secret oasis with two distinct areas for separate dining, living and playing.
Experience old New York while living on the doorstep of Central Park at 22 West 76th Street. The well-run, elevator cooperative keeps maintenance low. There is also private storage and pets are allowed on a case by case basis. Cash buyers only, please.