THE FINISHES: Recently renovated, this grand home was carefully and thoroughly thought out from the motorized blinds to the through-the-wall air conditioners that let the sun shine in. The baseboard and crown moldings give the home a classic look and the sexy dark wood floors contrast beautifully with the light, bright walls. The electric and wiring has been totally modernized as well.
THE LIGHTING: The home features several convenient touches, including recessed lighting and dimmers throughout.
THE ENTRYWAY: The spacious, arched entry opens to the foyer making a perfect transition from work to home.
THE KITCHEN: The windowed, chef's kitchen has innovative storage solutions, including hidden drawers below the cabinets and a generous pass-through to make entertaining a breeze. The renovation displays attention to detail from top to bottom, including high-end Ann Sacks floor tiles.
LIVING/DINING ROOM: The spacious and bright living room has plenty of space for entertaining and dining and splits the bedrooms providing more peace and privacy.
THE BEDROOMS: All four bedrooms are generously sized and have plenty of storage. One bedroom currently being used as an office, has a custom desk and still could fit a Queen-size pull out bed, perfect for guests.
THE CLOSETS: You want closets? How about 11, including three walk-ins, if you include space marked office on the floor plan? The closets have been outfitted by California Closets again to maximize storage.
THE BUILDING: The Schwab House is a well-run, self-managed, full-service building with 24-hour doormen and handymen, live-in super and a concierge. The amenity-laden building has two gorgeous landscaped roof decks with city, river and breathtaking sunset views, a gym, a community room with a kitchen that can be rented out for parties and a lending library with more than 8,000 books. The building is pet friendly and allows pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchases, parents buying for kids and vice versa.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The building sits on Riverside Park and is a block from Fairway, two blocks from Trader Joe's and Citarella and Zabar's is also nearby. As for transportation, the 1-2-3 trains are a block away and you are just as close to three bus lines and a Citi Bike station. There is a capital assessment of $564.38 per month from April, 2021 through March, 2024..
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Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.