12 East 97th Street, 6-L

Huge alcove studio, easily converted into a 1 bedroom, in a lovely pre-war building with full-time doorman, just a half block from Central park. This incredibly flexible layout has an enormous living space with beamed ceilings, including intricate crown molding details, as well as picture frame and picture rail moldings. The castered bed conveniently wheels under the bookcase and into an unusually large walk-in closet, saving space and expanding the already gracious living space. Currently the kitchen with dishwasher opens into the alcove, giving you the option of a reading room or dining area. One could even use this alcove for a sleeping area. Wide southern and eastern windows bathe this higher floor apartment with sunlight. The cleverly designed walk-in closet hides behind a swinging door in the bookcase and provides extraordinary storage. Enjoy a beautifully manicured front entry garden, elevator, common laundry room and storage. Just off Museum Mile and a half block from Central Park and its Reservoir, a few blocks from the 6 Train at 96th Street, a quick trip over the Transverse to the UWS. Conversion to 1 bed, washer/dryer, wall through AC, and pied--terre all allowed with board approval. Pet friendly.