23 W 73rd Street #1203

An absolute gem at the iconic Park Royal! This high floor 706 SF one bedroom apartment with private 90 SF terrace is just half a block away from Central Park on 73rd Street. Enjoy an abundance of natural light from Southern exposure and beautiful pre-war charm with 810 beamed ceilings and original oak hardwood floors throughout. Morning coffee awaits from your private terrace off the gracious 11x18 ft. corner primary bedroom with vibrant green views of Central Park and the renowned Dakota building. This residence features a grand 12x20 ft corner living/dining room nicely partitioned away from the bedroom, windowed kitchen with GE stainless steel appliances, windowed bath with marble vanity, an in suite Asko washer/dryer, ceiling fans in bedroom and living, ample closets, and charming arched entryway to living room. Originally built in 1926 as a luxury hotel by renowned architect George F. Pelham, the Park Royal was converted into a distinguished white glove co-op building which maintained its magnificent canopied entrance and decadent lobby. Enjoy direct access to the New York Sports Club from the building, a bicycle room, package room, storage lockers, and kids playroom. The Park Royal is pet and pied-a-terre friendly, up to 80% financing allowed, subletting and co-purchasers allowed case by case, and electricity included in maintenance. Just half a block to Central Park and major subway lines (A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 trains), and located in the heart of the Upper West sides best restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Buyer pays 2% flip tax.