Property Description for 238 West 106th Street, 3-D
Move right into this beautifully renovated 2 bedroom (convertible 3 bedroom), 2 bath apartment in Raymore Court, designed in 1909 by renowned architect George Fred Pelham, and converted to a co-op in 1982. This well-run and financially sound cooperative combines charm with a very low maintenance of $850.65,.in a neighborhood that's buzzing with activities, entertainment, dining and parks. A decorative iron gate marks the entry to a brick courtyard opening to an elegant lobby with beautiful original marble walls.
In the apartment, a small foyer leads to a long hallway with a large double closet and exposed brick along one side of the entire apartment. Off the hall are 2 full-size bedrooms, first the 2nd bedroom, then the master bedroom with 3 large built-in closets and an en suite bath with footed tub. Next down the hall is the second bath with a rain-head shower, double trough sink and full-size clothes washer & dryer. The clothes dryer has an additional unique drying cabinet designed for hangers. The gas-run dryers are inexpensive to operate. Also in this bathroom are a utility closet and ample cabinet storage.
The windowed kitchen has granite countertops, a large sink with retractable spray faucet, and custom wood cabinetry, including deep storage drawers, a panty with slide-out shelves, and abundant cabinets of varying depths above and below. A large microwave oven over the stove has an exhaust feature. The kitchen has open doorways to the hallway and dining room as well as a large pass-through window.
The generous dining room has an exposed brick wall and a triple window. A doorway in one corner leads to a convertible 3rd bedroom or office. French doors open onto the living room/den, with removable bookshelves lining the walls.
Throughout the apartment are oak-finished wooden moldings and trim, and the doors have operable wood transoms. The apartment has great closet space, with 5 closets plus abundant cabinet storage. And it comes with a very large private locked storage cage in the basement. A bike room and laundry are also in the basement.
The building has a long-standing live-in super who accepts packages.
A very special apartment, located conveniently close to the 1/B/C subways, delightful West Side parks, green markets, restaurants, cafes and shops.