23 W 73rd Street #1405A

Enjoy prewar proportions and chic contemporary updates in this top-floor studio in a revered full-service co-op just inches from Central Park. This stylish and serene studio makes a warm welcome with sunny southern and eastern exposures, soaring beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. Enjoy plenty of room for sleeping and seating areas alongside open-sky views in the spacious living area. The adjacent open kitchen shines with white cabinetry, subway tile backsplashes and a Summit stainless steel stove. The breakfast bar is the perfect perch for casual meals or working from home. In the beautifully renovated windowed bathroom, you'll find a large tub/rain shower, a wide vanity with a trough sink and contemporary fixtures, all surrounded by exquisite floor-to-ceiling tile. Two large, extra-deep closets ensure storage will never be a concern in this exceptional uptown sanctuary. Designed by illustrious architect George F. Pelham in 1925, The Park Royal debuted as a luxury hotel with a grand Neo-Gothic brick and limestone facade and a dazzling entrance marquee. Converted to cooperative use in 1985, the building offers today's residents full-time doorman and concierge service, an elegant marble lobby, children's playroom, laundry, storage, a bike room and an on-site New York Sports Club. The low monthly maintenance charge includes electricity. Pets, subletting and 80 percent financing are permitted with board approval. From this outstanding mid-block location directly across from the revered Dakota, you're just minutes from Central Park's most beloved features, including Strawberry Fields, The Lake, Bow Bridge and Bethesda Terrace. The gardens and attractions of the American Museum of Natural History are just three blocks north, and this prime Upper West Side neighborhood is surrounded by the city's best gourmet stores, shopping, restaurants and Lincoln Center entertainment. Enjoy abundant transportation options, including B, C and 1/2/3 subway lines, excellent bus service and nearby CitiBike stations.