151 W 74th Street #8C

Welcome to Residence 8C at 151 West 74th Street, a truly unique opportunity to purchase an exceptionally renovated 1 BD/1.5 BA residence, in a charming pre-war building, in the heart of the Upper West Side. A charming foyer greets you upon entry, providing a perfect place to remove shoes and coats and acclimate to returning home. After doing so, you enter the spacious living room, with north-facing windows that offer open views, including architecturally significant UWS staples like the Museum of Natural History and The Beresford. Off the living area you enter the fully renovated kitchen, which features a Bosch refrigerator/freezer, AGA range, custom made matching farm sink, dishwasher, microwave, and ample storage designed to both maximize functionality and aesthetic sleekness. A large window also allows for wonderful southern light to flood into the space throughout the day. The powder room is located off of the kitchen as well, making it convenient when having guests over and entertaining. Outside the kitchen is a laundry closet with in-unit washer/dryer (a rarity in pre-war co-ops) and additional storage space above. The bedroom in the residence continues to showcase the unique specialness of the apartment, offering the same stunning views found in the living room to the north, in addition to new views to the west of the architectural jewel, the Ansonia. The closets feature sensor activated lighting, and the built in storage unit underneath the northern windows elegantly conceals an electronically controlled television stand that can be raised or lowered away as desired. The ensuite bathroom has also been elegantly renovated, and features Waterworks fixtures, and masterfully applied black and white tile-work throughout, along with more thoughtfully designed storage to maximize the space and preserve functionality. The home has design-forward elements throughout, including dimmable lighting, premium finishes and paint, and meaningful upgrades beyond what is visible to both the plumbing and electrical. Outside of the tranquility of the apartment, the neighborhood offers the best of quintessential NYC. Within a few block walk are a bevy of top restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Grocery options include Trader Joes, Fairway, Citarella, Zabars, and a wide array of local bodegas. Equinox on 76th Street provides a convenient option for fitness, in addition to the building's proximity to both Central Park and Riverside Park. Transit options are also plentiful, including the 1,2,3 trains at 72 and Broadway, B and C trains at 72nd and Central Park West, and multiple bus lines. 151 West 74th Street was originally built by the firm of F.P. Platt & Brother in 1923 in the Neo-Renaissance style, with tipping of the cap to the palazzo design elements found in sixteenth-century Rome. The building features a live-in super, laundry in building (in addition to the laundry in the unit itself), virtual doorman, outdoor seating area, children's playroom, and storage and bike storage for rent. The co-op is open to a variety of purchase structures, pending board review and approval. Pets are welcome. There is a 20% minimum down payment. There is a 2.5% flip tax, paid by the seller.