885 West End Ave, 1-C

MOVE RIGHT IN! Welcome to a perfectly gut renovated three-bedroom residence on the second floor of an Italian Renaissance palazzo-style building designed by famed architect Gaetano Ajello and built by the Paterno Brothers in 1915. This offering combines a beautifully implemented modern floor plan, with architectural refinement and attention to detail with state of the art hybrid central/split air conditioning and a very low maintenance charge reflective of the fiscal conservatism and attention to detail of the Coop Board Leadership. This residence located at 885 West End Avenue nestled on the Upper West Side, blends the charm of classic pre-war architecture and contemporary lifestyle. Enter this home through a passageway with matching private glass paneled interior privacy door and be greeted by a Great Room, the center of modern living. To the left, you will find a modern built-in office space with an elegant walnut desk, storage cabinets and overhead wall to wall book shelves and custom lighting. Then immerse yourself into a loft-like great entertainment space extending 32-feet across, with a high-beamed ceiling and a southern exposure of tree-top views, perfect for showcasing your art collection and for cozy living. The large dining room can accommodate formal dining events and features Italian made Foscarini chandelier and wall sconces and modern built-in custom cabinets. Enjoy a gourmet chef's kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry with under shelf lighting, stainless steel appliances, an exceptional marble backsplash and counter top, custom made marble center island with designer Foscarini pendants and a built-in custom seating bench facing northern windows. Glass paneled matching pocket doors separate the dining area from the kitchen to add some privacy. The expansive master bedroom is a peaceful retreat and boasts a plethora of custom closets, a soothing southern light and an ensuite elegant marble bathroom with a soaking tub and wide vanity and mirror. The two additional bedrooms on the other side of this home are quiet and perfect in size, featuring large closet storage space and share a spacious renovated bathroom with beautiful marble finishes, bathtub and western windows, located right across from a washer and dryer closet. All lighting fixtures have been custom selected. Additionally, this home has been fully-integrated with a state-of-the-art hybrid (central ducted and split) air conditioning system with external compressors by Hamilton Air. New wall to wall carpet installed in all bedrooms, new master electrical panel, custom-made high-end blinds throughout, high end Italian Foscarini chandeliers and wall sconces, hardwood floors and an extra large walk-in storage closet at the entryway. Apt 1C also transfers with a private storage locker at no additional cost. This majestic, full-service cooperative building features a live-in super, porters, 24/7 doorman, renovated lobby, hallways and elevator. Amenities offered include a fully-equipped gym, complimentary bonus bike room, central laundry room & pet-friendly. 885 West End Avenue is set just one block from Riverside Park, the 1 train, the crosstown bus, easy access to the West side highway, and many cafes and boutique shops and minutes from Columbia University. Pied-e-terres not permitted. Currently there is an assessment of $812.53 due to the Local Law 11 and is not reflected on the monthly maintenance. Fee ends on July 2022.