12 West 96th Street, 6-E

At less than $1,000/SF this estate sale offers a truly rare opportunity; An independent expert recently measured this home to be 1490SF, making this one of the least expensive apartments (on a per square foot basis) this close to Central Park. The layout even makes it an easy conversion into a three bedroom, given even more credibility to the claim that this is a superb value.It has great views North that include some Central Park, and on the 6th floor you are high enough not to be burdened by street noise. At 12 West 96th street you are less than 100 steps from the Park, you have easy access to the Upper East side and you are just 1 block south of Wholefoods. So what's the catch you ask really there is none, but honesty compels me to let you know that for many years prior to listing it, this home has seen nothing more than the occasional repairman.We have cleaned it up; we removed carpets, sanded and finished floor, skim-coated and painted the walls, but we are leaving the real renovation work for you. So if you are interested in an affordable way to get into a prewar co-op near Central Park West, and are looking forward to the opportunity to make a home your own without breaking the bank, then come over to see this. But one piece of unsolicited advice, don't dilly-dally on this one, because the way things go these days with well priced listingsthis one will not be around long enough to have professional pictures taken.