200 W 86TH Street #PHE

NOW PRICED TO SELL. First time ever on the market, Penthouse E on the 21st floor of 200 West 86th Street is a sun-drenched, palatial 5 Room home which has the charm and elegance of prewar scale, Art Deco detail and a true "wow-factor". With its soaring ceilings of approximately 10'5", over-sized windows and grand-scale rooms, it also features wrap around terraces and a wood burning fireplace. Wonderfully located atop one of the neighborhood's fine full-service buildings, it is equidistant from both Riverside and Central Parks. Convenient transportation is right outside the front door, and it is close to the best of the Upper West Side's shopping and restaurants.Enjoy hosting dinner parties and having cocktails on the terrace in this home designed for entertaining with its enormous living room and formal dining room. This early 20th century home has spectacular all-day light and open city views both north and south, and every room and window in this one-of-a-kind penthouse faces out. From the northern view, one can see much of the UWS north of 86th Street and to Central Park West with a peek of the park. The southern view from the Master bedroom extends south to midtown, and one can even see the Hudson River from the kitchen. There are two large bedrooms and two bathrooms (even the bathrooms have good views), a large entry gallery and generous closets throughout. Built in 1929, this cooperative building has a pristine Art Deco lobby with a full-time staff including a 24-hour doorman, concierge and live-in superintendent. The amenities include a beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views, a gym, large playroom, bike room, central laundry room and storage rooms in the basement. There are only two apartments on this floor which provides quiet and intimacy. Pets are welcome, but pied-a-terres are not permitted. Central air conditioning and a washer dryer are permitted, subject to board approval.This incredible penthouse offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a home of your dreams in a superb Upper West Side location in a terrific building.