211 W 71st Street #PH16A

Penthouse 16A is a one of a kind duplex residence with two magnificent set back terraces - all in the heart of the prime Upper West Side. This remarkable three bedroom, two and a half-bath condominium home spans over 1,550 interior square feet and nearly 400 exterior square feet, and is located on quiet tree lined 71st Street between West End and Amsterdam Avenues, just around the corner from plentiful shopping, convenient public transportation and all that Broadway has to offer. Enter on the 16th floor through a gracious entry gallery which opens into an expansive 26’ x 14’ living room featuring a wall of south facing windows and direct access to an enormous south and west facing private terrace. This glorious outdoor space features mature plantings, hose bibs with a full irrigation system, a plumbed gas line for grilling, electric outlets, and a new Somfy remote controlled awning which extends the full depth of the terrace, all of which create a meaningful extension of the living space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Adjacent to the living room is a large dedicated dining area. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with top of the line appliances including a 36” Wolf four-burner gas range with griddle, vented Wolf hood, 36” stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, integrated Wolf microwave, and Miele stainless steel dishwasher, and features classic Porcelanosa tile flooring, with stone slab countertops and backsplash. Double French doors lead to the versatile third bedroom (currently set up as a media room/den), which highlights distinctive black-and-white marble checkerboard flooring and northern exposures. A large powder room with black marble flooring is tucked away at one end of the entry foyer, along with a coat closet and two additional massive walk-in closets. The staircase leads up to the spacious private bedroom level on the 17th floor. The large primary suite boasts light filled southern and western exposures and features custom built-in cabinetry and a wall of linear built-out closets. Sliding glass doors lead directly onto the second magnificent private terrace, with southern and western views, mature plantings, irrigation system and electricity. The en-suite bathroom is generously appointed with double sinks, marble flooring, three large medicine cabinets, a Kohler tub with rain shower and handheld wand, and a heated towel rack. An additional linen or shoe closet at the room's entrance provides even more valuable storage.The large second bedroom enjoys both northern and southern exposures and also offers direct access to the 17th-floor terrace. A second full bathroom on this level features a glass-enclosed shower, and a large built-out linen closet in the adjacent hallway provides exceptional additional storage. Additional features of this rare penthouse home include oak hardwood flooring throughout both floors, Somfy or Hunter Douglas electronic shades in every room, concealed through wall HVAC in all rooms, and a laundry closet with vented Miele washer and dryer. The Lincoln Park Condominium at 211 West 71st Street is a boutique, full-service, pet-friendly 17-story red brick building with limestone details that was built in 1985. Ideally located on a quiet treelined street West End and Broadway/Amsterdam Avenues, the building offers a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, and central laundry room. This exceptionally convenient location is just moments from the 72nd Street 2/3 express subway lines, crosstown buses, and both Central and Riverside Parks. This quintessential Upper West Side location is surrounded by some of NYC’s premier shopping, dining, and cultural destinations. Celebrated restaurants, Trader Joe’s, Zabar’s, Fairway, Citarella Lincoln Center, the Beacon Theatre, and the American Museum of Natural History are also close by. Please note, there is an ongoing assessment of $395.30 a month. And advertised taxes reflect a primary residence condominium abatement.