226 West 72nd Street, 2-B

SPECTACULAR ENORMOUS ONE OF A KIND EXTENSION ONE-BEDROOM located 2 flights up in a former mansion in a prime W.70’s location in the heart of the UWS. This apartment faces south, away from 72nd St., and is very quiet & peaceful. Following a recent, top to bottom high-end renovation & the meticulous restoration of its prewar details, this sprawling, ~950 Sq. Ft. home is stunning from every angle & in triple-mint condition throughout. • Gracious entry foyer leads to the living room & open kitchen, a massive ~30’ x 22’ expanse with soaring 12’ ceilings & a huge south-facing bay window that is open, airy, full of charm & made for entertaining. • The abundance & variety of hand-carved original woodwork in mahogany & oak found throughout this former library is remarkable. Everything from the fireplace mantel, built-in bookshelves, archways, pilasters, window casings, doors, door frames and crown, picture & dentil moldings has been restored to perfection. • Gorgeous, very spacious & fully renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, stone backsplash & floor and tons of storage in custom cherrywood cabinetry. Granite breakfast bar, over 7' long, opens onto the living room. • Long hallway leads to a king-size, south & east-facing corner bedroom. Location in the extension (A separate wing) away from the living room provides complete privacy – a great layout, particularly for a couple. • Beautifully renovated windowed bathroom located between the living room & bedroom. • Endless storage provided by 6 huge, extra-deep closets stretching from floor to ceiling and an original secret cabinet hidden in plain sight. • Additional features include recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, paneled doors, sparkling oak strip flooring and a subtle custom 2-tone paint job throughout. Vibrant & super convenient prime W.70’s location just steps to the 1, 2, 3, B & C trains, crosstown transportation, the parks, Trader Joe’s, Fairway & countless options for shopping & dining. Rent-stabilized with a preferential rent of only $3,100, this special & rarely available gem offers a once in a blue moon opportunity to enjoy lasting incredible value in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Please call/email Ralph Balass to view. (Sorry, no dogs.)