71 W 83rd Street #5F

MOVE-IN, RENOVATED & RARE, CENTRAL PARK BLOCK, TOP-FLOOR, SUN-KISSED HEAD-TURNER w/TWO BEDROOMS & TWO FULL BATHS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, EXPOSED BRICK, PRIVATE BALCONY, 11-FT CEILINGS, OPEN KITCHEN WITH TOP SHELF APPLIANCES, CENTRAL AC, & IMPRESSIVE CLOSETS/STORAGE QUIET & BRIGHT HEART-WARMER IN BOUTIQUE, PET-FRIENDLY, 19TH CENTURY ELEVATOR BUILDING UPGRADED FOR 21ST CENTURY LIVING This stunning top-floor residence is half a block from Central Park, in the heart of the Upper West Side. With its sunny Southern exposure, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and wood-burning fireplace, the open-plan living/dining/kitchen is proportioned to comfortably accommodate a sizable living area and a full dining table with a banquette. The designer kitchen has stone counters with a dining bar, custom double-hung cabinets, integrated designer appliances, and a wine fridge. The primary suite has two large windows, one facing south and the other facing east towards Central Park. This bright bedroom has a wall of floor-to-ceiling closets, city-silent windows, and is well-served by an en suite designer bath with soaking tub. The second bedroom is a step above it all, enjoying access to the private balcony. Here is your ideal guest room or flex den/office. A second full designer bathroom with a step-in shower is situated off the hallway, and serves guests handsomely. This stand-out home enjoys a welcoming gallery hall, central air conditioning system, impressive designer closets, and easy access from its private balcony up to the building's roof garden. Its well-run building has Spectrum WiFi and cable TV installed at a charge of $71/month for each apartment. The George W. Da Cunha designed building (circa 1884) has free laundry and bike storage, and an attractive elevator lobby served by a Swiftlane entry system that communicates directly with your smartphone. With close proximity to Central Park, this home boasts a world-class location that comes with bragging rights. Nearby is the American Museum of Natural History and nearly every cultural, educational, shopping, dining, entertainment and fitness destination the prime area has to offer. There are many easy transportation options, and life here is easy, convenient, and fun. (2% flip tax paid by buyer)