10 Park Avenue #9R

Formerly a hotel, this lovely sunken studio is filled with promise. It can be a pied-a-terre for that city oasis or a cozy home for someone starting out or in transition. A vintage 1930 picture window fills the whole apartment with light. The sunken living room is surprisingly spacious and ringed with closets. The entrance foyer would make an excellent office work space. Although the apartment is a studio, befitting the building's history as a one-time hotel, there is far more space than one might expect. There is a separate full kitchen with great counter space, and a large dressing room off the bath. The latter has a wonderful old-school tub surrounded by vintage tile. Indeed, the whole building gives one the feeling of reliving the art-deco era just by stepping into the grand lobby, rich with wood and marble. The common roof deck is even more spectacular, with views of the entire city, especially the nearby Empire State Building. The location is prime, with landmarks all around, and every major subway is at most a few blocks away. The 6 train is right out the door. If you're looking for a midtown home, this beautiful studio would make an excellent choice.