39 W 67TH Street #502

First Offering. This lovely home, extensively renovated by interior designer John Saladino during the 1990s, has been in the same family since the 1930s, when an architect and one of the great art collectors of the late 20th century combined two apartments to create an impressive and comfortable space, accommodating his growing family as well as his expanding collection of fine art. The magnificent double-height living room is enhanced by two-story north-facing atelier windows, a reminder of its original use as an artist's studio, and a 17 foot ceiling. The floors are beautifully maintained light-toned hardwood, complementing the extensive neutral colored wall space, all working together to create the perfect canvas for the display of art of almost any dimension. There is a wood burning fireplace and a distinctive Art Moderne inspired curved bannister on the stairway which leads to the second floor. Facing south is the duplex living area. On the first floor, the spacious den/office could easily be used as a third bedroom. It features a light-filled bay window as well as generous closet space. The large formal dining room and charming eat-in kitchen both have south-facing windows and additional storage. Completing the first level is a full bath, renovated in pleasing neutral tones. On the second floor, a full length balcony overlooks the dramatic living room, with bookshelves lining the back wall. The original three bedrooms have been converted into two, yielding a very large master and a large second bedroom, both with the distinctive south-facing bay windows and excellent closet space. There is another renovated full bath, and as an added bonus an exceptional walk-in closet. The building, Colonial Studios, designed by architects Pollard & Steinam and built in 1906-07, is one of a select group of buildings which earned this block the designation West 67th Street Artists' Colony Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. With its original, restrained Renaissance features and singular bay windows intact, Colonial Studios continues to make a significant contribution to the block's reputation as one of the most coveted on the Upper West Side. A neighboring one bedroom apartment will be coming on the market in a few months, offered by the same owner.