41 West 96th Street, 4-C

NEW KITCHEN & NEW BATH IN PARK-BLOCK, EMERY ROTH DESIGNED DANDY

TIMELESS, FLEXIBLE, STRETCH-OUT CLASSIC

There are some homes that check off all the boxes: A location near Central Park; a meaningful architectural history; a classic yet flexible layout that works well for today's big life; large rooms; soft, quiet light from its quiet, rear exposure; a peaceful vibe; a grand foyer; a big, new, custom windowed kitchen; a large primary bedroom; a flexible guest bedroom; a newly redone windowed bath; good closet space; pet friendly; building courtyard space; live-in super; doorman; easy location; beamed ceilings; hardwood floors; and a comfy, easy-to-live radiance. All of these seem to be the very attributes that take the cake on the prime Upper Westside. Well, if you're keeping score and checking boxes, then your smile should be pretty big about now.

Soulful and easy-to-love, this happy home is a stylish standout for all the best reasons. The sweet light and comfortable scale come together with a plan and flow that really works. Beamed ceilings are 9'-2" above you, solid Oak planks are underfoot, and all around you is classic beauty. Form, function, and flow reign supreme in every room. From the well-scaled living/dining room, to both king-sized bedrooms (with big windows & generous closets); and from the attractive and practical renovated kitchen (with super-ample cabinets and counters and top-tier appliances -- including wine fridge) to the great newly renovated bath (with spa-vibes step-in shower and premium fixtures), this feel-good find is so easy-to-live.

Designed by prized architect Emery Roth in 1925, this Central-Park block beauty is sweetly positioned in its well-run, well-staffed building. The big lobby is classic, the courtyard has a basketball space, there are storage/bike/laundry rooms, ping pong, a playroom, and there is a live-in Super. Pet and pied-a-terre friendly, the enviable location of this home has supreme access to the area's best dining, shopping, cultural, fitness, and entertainment destinations. With Central Park on your block, the Columbus Avenue Shopping Corridor (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's & more) right up the street, the Children's Museum moving right down the street, and a plethora of easy transportation options (1, 2, 3, B, C trains & crosstown bus) nearby, life here is easy, convenient, flexible, and fun.

(Assessment: $348/Month ongoing assessment for Local Law 11 & Capital Improvements)