217 E 96TH Street #31F

HIGH-FLOOR, SUN-FILLED ONE BEDROOM AT ONE CARNEGIE HILL Thirty-one floors above the Upper East Side, Residence 31F looks out to open sky and a sliver of Central Park, with light that moves through the rooms from morning to dusk. Inside, the layout lives up to its looks: well-proportioned rooms, an easy flow, and the particular calm that comes with this much height and this much light. A proper entry foyer with two large closets opens to the living and dining room, where classic parquet floors and oversized windows create ample space to gather, host, and unwind. The kitchen is well laid out, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. The king-sized bedroom is bright and quiet, with ample closet space, and the marble bath centers on a deep soaking tub. A full-sized washer and dryer sit right in the home, and with five closets in all, there is a place for everything New York living tends to accumulate. One Carnegie Hill greets residents through a dramatic, Rockwell Group-designed lobby beneath its signature barrel-vaulted ceiling. The amenities are among the most complete on the Upper East Side, led by one of the neighborhood's largest fitness centers and a 50-foot indoor lap pool, with sauna and steam rooms and a dedicated Pilates studio. There is a south-facing rooftop terrace for sunning, a landscaped third-floor garden with barbecues, and both indoor and outdoor play areas, plus a pet spa, on-site garage, business center, bike room, and full-time doorman and concierge. The Q train is one block away, with the 6, crosstown, and uptown and downtown buses all within easy reach, and Whole Foods, Fairway, and a wealth of restaurants close by. The condo terms are refreshingly simple as well: 10% down, a straightforward board approval with no interview, subletting permitted, and pets welcome. It is an unusually flexible setup, well suited to primary residents, pied-à-terre buyers, and investors alike. This is a rare combination of light, views, and in-unit laundry at one of the area's premier full-service buildings, and it is the kind of home that feels even better in person. I would be glad to show it to you. Some photos are virtually staged.