70 E 96TH Street #16A

Perched atop a beloved Rosario Candela prewar co-op, this elegant Carnegie Hill classic six – easily convertible to a seven room – has a timeless renovation and is move-in ready. With north facing open views clearing the surrounding buildings, this cheerful apartment is sun flooded. Offering a classic layout with prewar details and only the penthouse above it, this top floor residence is pin drop quiet and is on the only floor in the building with extra high ceilings. A spacious foyer welcomes you and leads into a large living/dining room anchored by a woodburning fireplace. Adjacent is the family room (or formal dining room), flowing into a renovated, windowed eat-in kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances including a vented Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator and 146-bottle wine fridge. Separate sleeping quarters off a hallway include a large primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a spacious second bedroom and a second full bathroom. A sunny staff room, with a third full bathroom, off the kitchen features a built-in murphy bed/desk allowing for easy conversion from a bedroom into an office. Highlights include: - Soaring ceilings of almost 10 ft - Sunny exposure and open views throughout - Fully equipped, windowed chef's kitchen with eat-in banquette - Woodburning fireplace - Beautiful hardwood floors - Through-wall air conditioning - Washer/dryer - Smart Wifi light switches - Ample closet space and built-in storage - Top floor peace and quiet Building Highlights: - Built in 1929 by renowned architect Rosario Candela - Full-time staff including a resident manager, doormen, porters, and handymen - Large private storage room in the basement, central laundry and bike room - Prime Carnegie Hill location between Madison and Park Ave, in close proximity to many of Manhattan's best schools - Community Firewood shed in basement for fireplace - Building Energy Efficiency rating of 99 - One block from public transport - Pet-friendly - 60% financing permitted - 2.5% flip tax