1264 Amsterdam Ave, 4-D

A sweetheart of an apartment, this smartly designed 2BR/1BA in lovely Morningside Heights is full of good surprises — including capacious floor-to-ceiling storage, gentle all-day light, and a modern renovation married to the charms of white brick and French doors. On the fourth floor of an intimate self-managed walk-up co-op, Unit 4D is a true oasis. High ceilings bounce light from the living room's four windows – six (!) when the French doors to the secondary bedroom or dining/home office are open — and a winged layout keeps the bedrooms separated for privacy and peace. An island kitchen makes it easy to entertain and offers abundant counter space, stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), and ample cabinetry. Recessed lights and hardwood floors add flair, while the sleek white subway tile bathroom is charming and serene. Built-in floor-to-ceiling pantry and hall closets, as well as abundant storage in both bedrooms, make your deeded storage locker almost redundant — but it's large and all yours. In-building laundry, bike storage, and a pet-friendly board that welcomes guarantors, gifting, and subletting after two years complete the perfectly livable New York picture. You're also placed in a perfectly livable New York location, nestled between Morningside and Riverside Parks and surrounded by restaurants and coffeeshops (Max Caffe is just downstairs, and Pisticci, Massawa, Community Food and Juice, The Hungarian Pastry Shop, and Jin Ramen are a few of the many highlights within a few short blocks), abutting the verdant campuses of Columbia, Barnard, and JTS (and two locations of one of the best bookshops in the city, Bookculture and Bookculture on Broadway, plus two local library branches). The Columbia Farmer's Market is just a few blocks away – which also means easy access to composting and clothing recycling — and there's a pickup location for Corbin Hill Food Project at the Riverside Church, if you're so inclined. And if you do ever feel the need to leave the neighborhood, the 1 train is in sight of your front door, with the A/B/C/D just a few blocks further. Proudly represented by the Jane Advisory, this vibrant home is available now.