555 West 59th Street, 20-D

This luxury 1 bed/1 & 1/2 bath luxury condominium is in mint condition. It has high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and white oak floors. Southern exposure bathes the entire premises in light during the day. The environmental controls surrounds you with your own customized climate. There are Open City Views and views of the Hudson, both inside and outside, including from a large private balcony. Top-of-the-line kitchen features Caesar stone countertops, exquisite Italian white high-lacquer cabinets with contrasting lower wood paneling, Subzero and Bosch appliances and a microwave. The Bathrooms have Limestone floors; the master bath has a rain shower, soaking tub, marble countertops and a walnut vanity. There's an abundance of closet space, and a Bosh washing machine and dryer. This home is wired for FIOS and also comes with its own, separate storage space.

One of the best parts of this property is the building. The Element is not only a White Glove condominium, but the very definition of modern luxury, with more amenities than almost any other condominium in New York. It has gorgeous public spaces, which resemble a luxury hotel, including a dramatic lobby entrance. There is a concierge, and cold storage for fresh food deliveries. Amenities include a Fitness Center, with indoor basketball AND squash courts; 60' lap pool, with a skylight; full spa, with a sauna, whirlpool, massage rooms, and a yoga/Pilates studio; splendid lounge area, with billiards, and a party room with a facility kitchen. If your private balcony is not enough outdoor space for you there's over 12,000 square feet of common outdoor space, including a sun deck that's fully furnished with lounges, tables and chairs. And there's an attended parking garage in the building, with low monthly rates for owners.

The Element is perfectly located right where Hell's Kitchen meets Lincoln Square and the Upper West Side, close to great shopping, dining, entertaining and performing arts. It's just blocks away from the Time Warner Center; Whole Foods; Lincoln Center; Carnegie Hall; Jazz at Lincoln Center; and great New York parks: Central Park and Hudson River Park. The building is pet friendly. Owning here is perfect for a residence, pied-a-terre, or an investment property.