205 W 57TH Street #7DE

APARTMENT 7DE has the dramatic scale of Double Height Ceilings and large rooms that buyers seek in the original 1883-1885 heart of the landmark, legendary Osborne Apartments. The apartment is a sanctuary from the busy corner at 57th and Seventh - (that is surprisingly quiet at night) and exudes grandeur, yet practicality and comfortable style. The Foyer delights with gold-hued squares of China tea-paper on the ceiling that hovers above and that is edged with cove lighting, while the floors are gold leaf under a clear finish. There is a large closet. The Living Room/Great Room impresses with its Double Height Ceilings, 16-9 x 21-0 floor plan, original oak parquet floors and nearly floor-to-ceiling French doors with functional transom windows composed of small-paned glass panels and that let in good light and look up to 58th St. The spacious 16' long Cooks Kitchen has a clean, open feel with large butcher block and black granite counter space, white painted cabinets with sleek stainless handles, soft-close drawers, sink garbage disposal, GE Caf series range/oven, Asko dishwasher, an eating counter with bar stools and a large pantry. The Office/Den with TV, A/V equipment and convenient desk is complemented by a sofa and a tall west window. A handsome wood & stainless steel Staircase provides grace as one heads up to the Bedroom loft with its built-in bed, cabinets and closets. Theres an open, light and playful feel here. The Bathroom, striking with its double height ceiling and curving stainless steel sink console, is lit by 9 stunning blue glass light shades that seem to float above ones head. Maintenance includes electricity, gas, basic cable & internet plus phone service. There is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. Pied-a-terres and pets are welcome with board approval. 50% Financing is permitted.The OSBORNE with its massive palazzo-like brownstone walls more than holds its own amid Billionaires" Row. The lobby with its rich glowing marble, mosaics and plaster relief sculptures reveals the extravagance of the Gilded Age. Its beautifully maintained with a new roof, currently ongoing conversion of the boiler to gas, new plumbing risers (the building now has filtered water), completely rebuilt elevators with new cabs, etc. Central Park, Fifth Avenue, the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle and all the excitement and services of Midtown Manhattan, including Whole Foods and Morton Williams supermarket and 9 subways, are all nearby.