485 Central Park W #6-K

Make your Central Park dreams a reality in this lovely one-bedroom, one-bathroom home in a stately full-service prewar co-op directly across the street from Manhattan's centerpiece park. A gracious foyer flanked by two roomy closets welcomes you inside this uptown retreat where tall ceilings rise more than 9 feet over hardwood floors, freshly painted walls and oversized windows. Enjoy a nicely sized living room and a linear kitchen with generous cabinet space, a large sink, a gas range and a built-in microwave. The spacious bedroom offers plenty of room for a home office area and a peaceful location facing the quiet rear of the building. Off the entry, the updated windowed bathroom features vanity and headknocker storage, a large tub/shower and polished chrome hardware. Built in 1910, 485 Central Park West is a handsome brick building converted to cooperative use in 1987. Today's residents enjoy part-time doorman service from 2 p.m. to midnight, a live-in superintendent, handsome lobby, package room, elevator, laundry, storage and a bike room. Pets, pieds--terre, subletting and 80% financing are allowed with board approval. Low monthly maintenance is 45% tax deductible. This Upper West Side meets South Harlem location offers direct access to Central Park's serene North Woods and the new $150 million Harlem Meer restoration (slated to open in Summer 2024). Morningside Park, Riverside Park, Columbia University and the City College of New York are all nearby. Harlem's renowned dining and nightlife scene unfolds on the nearby blocks with outstanding vegan, southern and international cuisine in every direction. Transportation to the rest of the city is effortless, with 2/3, B and C trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all within easy reach. Ask me about lower interest rates and help with closing costs!