302 W 79TH Street #3F

Small but completely charming and fully renovated, this 2 bedroom apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and one bath. Facing north, it is filled with light all day. The living room interior wall reflects the curves of the ornate facade, built in 1907, and has a small balcony along the front. French doors open from one bedroom into the living room, giving both rooms a spacious feeling. It's amazing what can be done to create a comfortable home in such small space (see pictures). A classic example of early 20th century apartment house architecture, the Orienta was designed for light and good air circulation. A 1910 advertisement for the building read "It is high, has perfect drainage and because of its proximity to the Hudson, Riverside Drive and Central Park, enjoys the purest air." This well-maintained prewar building between West End and Riverside Drive has a full-time, live-in superintendent. There is also a laundry room and bike room. Only a block from Broadway, there is easy access to the subway (1,2,3 trains) and buses on Riverside and Broadway. It is steps from the Museum of Natural History, Zabar's, Citarella, Fairway, and plenty of excellent shopping. This is the heart of the Upper West Side.For information or appointment, please call Sharon McIntosh at 212-580-8855 or e-mail smcintoshcompany@gmail.com.