203 West 81st Street, 3-A

Fine, pre-war condominium centrally located within the Upper West Side. Apartment 3A at 203 West 81st Street is a two-bedroom + home-office / two-bathroom home with generously proportioned rooms. The long hallway and entrance foyer help divide the rooms as well as provide a sense of scale.

The living room and master bedroom face south on to 81st street and benefit from direct sunlight. Apartment also features western exposure out of the secondary bedrooms and kitchen. Ceiling heights as high as 9'3" makes this apartment feel every inch of its 1409 square feet. Hardwood floors are used throughout the apartment other than the kitchen / baths.

The centrally located, open kitchen features top of the line appliances such as a Wolf Range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and paneled Miele dishwasher. There is plenty of counter space and storage, including an island, in this kitchen.

This layout has been tastefully reconfigured to maximize the space outside of the kitchen. They created a third bedroom and a natural dining area that comes equipped with a banquette. California closets have been added in several locations including the coat closet when you enter, the master bedroom closets, and the secondary bedroom closet. There is an in-unit, vented Miele washer/dryer conveniently located in the master bathroom closet. Other updates include Lutron light switches / dimmers, and an enhanced lighting plan throughout.

The Barrington is one of the few pre-war condominiums in the area. Originally built in 1911, this building was converted to condominiums in 1985. It is nine stories, and features 24-hour doorman service, a live-in super, a bike room, and private storage that can be rented for $400 per year. Pets are allowed. This location has it all. You're two blocks from Central Park, three blocks from the Hudson River Waterfront Greenway, two blocks north of the 1 Train, two Avenues east of the B/C trains, and conveniently located to some of the best dining options the Upper West Side has to offer.