878 West End Ave, 8-B

Corner, light-filled, two-bedroom, one-bath pre-war Upper West Side apartment with southern, western and eastern exposures and nine-foot ceilings. L-shaped, windowed, eat-in kitchen and pantry. Bathroom has its large original soaking tub. The building was designed by the City's pre-eminent pre-war architect, Rosario Candela. Located on landmarked West End Avenue just one block from the #1 train in one direction and Riverside Park and the Hudson River in the other. Oversized living room/dining room plus two "true" bedrooms, both of which have double exposures - second bedroom could also make a fantastic home office. Dazzling southern light and panoramic south-facing views that are permanently protected thanks to landmarking. Central laundry room. Live-in super plus full-time porter provide solid support for this 50-household building, and they accept packages. The building has a well-designed permanent ramp in the outer lobby making it easily accessible for everyone and for all types of conveyances. The building is well-run and financially sound, with only one 1% increase in the maintenance since 2015. Food shopping includes two West Side Markets, Whole Foods, Garden of Eden, and the Silver Moon Bakery for that special treat. A wide variety of local restaurants have been providing deliveries and take-out. A short distance to Columbia's main campus, Barnard, Teachers College, Bank Street College of Education, the theological seminaries. The neighborhood boasts a number of active community organizations, with Riverside Park and Central Park accessible for sports and cultural events. And- - the building is pet-friendly. Contact listing brokers to set up showings where all safety precautions will be observed.