APOLOGIES NO ACCESS UNTIL APRIL 23rd. Located at 117 W 96th a block and half from Central Park residence #5 was originally built as a turn of the century 3BR and is now set up as a loft like 2BR /1bth with exposed brick, soaring ceilings (over 9.5 FT tall ) and a massive windowed EAT IN KIT. The charming living room is flooded with sunshine and faces south to the tree-lined street (at the beautiful tree view level) it has a Parisian feel with high ceilings and charming exposed brick. The bedrooms are pin drop quiet and this home has the added benefits of a private washer dryer , oversized tall windows and you can EVEN add a half bath w/board approval plus a storage space may transfer! Added to the charm of residence 5 is a wonderful hallway that creates a separation of space in this floor through and feels perfect to display your artwork. This apartment was recently painted and the floors were recently refinished. The oversized 12x12 windowed eat in kitchen has 2 new stainless appliances (a 2022 refrigerator and 5 burner stove ) The windowed bathroom with a soaking tub is located in the hall for easy access. In addition, if you need a third bedroom you can easily restore the three bedroom layout, this lofty 2BR feel is what worked for the current owner. The maintenance is under market at $1,198, which includes taxes and the capital improvement contribution. This 5-room apartment is only two flights up in this house. Just 38 steps to having it all. There is a new high tech virtual doorman style system connected to your cell phone, which allows you to let anyone in at anytime, anywhere. (seller is in discussion w/coop to purchase a storage unit for his buyer. Once it is finalized it will transfer) This home is in a prime location on the best block --that has every store you adore & every park you dreamed of living nearby. Whole foods shopping is around the corner with Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Burlington , Bare burger , Sephora and more as well as Trader Joes on 93rd and yummy Dagon, Kouzan and By the way bakery too. In addition, you are right next to the Express trains 2 and 3 plus the 1, B & C locals are all on 96th street as well as the crosstown bus too! Plus if you are traveling by car, the entry to the highway (with a rare gas station) is at 96th and Riverside drive as well as the FDR entry is straight across the park! Let us not forget you are a block and half from 843 acres of Central Park and four blocks from 4 miles of waterfront with the Hudson River to the west and over 200 acres of nature, trails and the Hudson beach caf . This Upper West side location cannot be beat. Built in apx 1915, 111-117 West 96th Street is professionally managed 40 unit, 4 building co-op. Excellent financials, flexible financing, below market maintenance includes taxes & capital improvement fee, pet friendly and incredibly convenient UWS location Asking $829K First showings are April 23rd 1130-1PM By appointment only