520 West 110th Street, 4-C

Apartment 4C at 520 West 110th Street is the renovated pre-war classic 6 condo in Morning Side Heights that you've been waiting for.
Old-world circa 1911 charm greets you from moment you enter off of the mosaic tiled landing with only 3 residences on the floor. Many pleasing, classic details abound such as 9'5" ceilings with dramatic cornice and base board moldings, brass hardware, a stained-glass interior window, four bay windows, transom fitted doors, hard-wood floors and original floor-to-ceiling bedroom closet walls. The living room has an invitingly wide entrance with a Victorian-style wood embellishment. A custom window seat with flanking floor-to-ceiling custom bookshelves lends a comfortable air. French doors lead into a spacious dining room with decorative fireplace and double exposure windows, allowing crossing light to filter in throughout the day.

An excellent circular entertainment flow allows easy movement into the freshly renovated, eat-in windowed kitchen, a cook's idea of heaven. This cottage style room by Crown Point features thick marble-like quartzite counter tops, backsplash tiles in soothing shades of pale green, overhead display shelving, a white porcelain sink and a classic gooseneck faucet. The retro white solid wood shaker cabinet doors, some with pressed and stained-glass fronts. The distressed, white, wide board farmhouse floor is porcelain and sets off the modern industrial appliances -- a five burner Frigidaire professional range, GE Monogram microwave and dishwasher and a Kitchen Aid 33" refrigerator/freezer. A handsome utility wall includes ample pantry and cleaning supply storage as well as a stacking Miele washer/dryer.

The home/office, lined with a blond wood and aluminum shelving, storage by Modern and a custom made desk, is neatly tucked into the plan. This versatile room can work as a small bedroom with a south-facing window and adjoining, fully renovated half bath which CAN BE CONVERTED TO A SECOND FULL BATH, pending proper plans and approvals. A double exposure of windows provides ample light in the corner primary bedroom, which is spacious with wall of vintage floor-to-ceiling closets. The second bedroom is a great size to accommodate a variety of sleeping configurations with room for play and study, or many adaptive uses for guests and extra lounge space. Both bedrooms benefit from their southern exposure and large bay windows. There is a full, large bathroom with classic blue, white and black Beaux Arts wall tiling, a basketweave floor, an original pedestal sink and cast iron tub/shower. Air conditioning is provided by window units. Taxes listed do not represent the 17.5% New York City abatement for full time residents.

Set in one of the most lively neighborhoods of the Upper West Side, 520 West 110th Street is a pet-friendly Beaux Arts building circa 1911 with12 floors and 36 apartments, featuring a live-in superintendent, part-time doorman (3 PM - 11 PM), laundry room, storage space (as available), and bike room. The building is pet friendly with maximum financing and flexible purchasing allowed in trusts and LLCs. Parents buying for children, co-purchasing, guarantors, unlimited subletting and pied-a-terre ownership are all allowed. There is an ongoing assessment of $183.66 per month. This prime Columbia University neighborhood is part of Manhattan's vibrant Upper West Side with great restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, food markets, entertainment and cultural attractions. Nearby Riverside Park, The Hudson River Esplanade, Morningside Park, Central Park, Columbia University and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The Cathedral School, Bank Street School and The School at Columbia are all within a three block radius. Subways 1,2,3 and numerous bus lines are close by.