639 West End Ave, 2-C

Prewar bones meet gorgeous updates in this renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom showplace in a historic Upper West Side cooperative. A gracious foyer invites you inside this charming home filled with sanded and stained hardwood floors, tall beamed ceilings and classic prewar millwork. You'll find a generous footprint for seating and dining areas in the large living room, while the adjacent kitchen has been beautifully renovated and opened up. This cook's paradise features gorgeous gray cabinetry accented by marble tile backsplashes, quartz counters and chic hardware surrounding stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and dishwasher. The handsome breakfast bar counter was custom-made from solid North Carolina live walnut, as were the coordinating kitchen table and barstools included in the sale. The spacious bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and home office area, and the adjacent windowed bathroom features an extra-deep tub/shower. Three roomy closets plus 2 built in wardrobes in the bedroom ensure storage will never be a concern in this lovely uptown haven. 639 West End Avenue is a stately Neo-Renaissance building built in 1926 and converted to cooperative use in 1976. The building offers 24-hour elevator attendants, a live-in superintendent, daily mail and package delivery to your door, a laundry room, storage and bicycle room. Pets permitted. There is a capital assessment of $76/month that is ongoing for elevator improvements. A 2 percent flip tax is paid by the seller. Located within the Riverside-West End Avenue Historic District, this outstanding home is surrounded by delightful architecture on all sides. Sprawling Riverside Park, itself a scenic landmark, is just inches from your front door, and Central Park sits less than a half-mile east. The renowned dining, nightlife and gourmet shopping of the Upper West Side are moments away, and access to transportation is effortless with 1/2/3, B and C trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes nearby.