New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Upper West Side (NY-15637)

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this renovated one bedroom apartment in a landmark building on Manhattan's Upper West Side. This apartment has sleek modern appliances, but retains charm from its prewar orgins, as seen in the painted exposed brick wall. Additionally, it has a great location just over a block from Central Park on West 87th Street and Columbus Avenue! The apartment receives plenty of natural light, as it is on the top floor of this 5-story building (considered 4-story by Europeans). A buzzer-intercom system provides entry for guests and the building has laundry access and a bike rack in the basement.

Three closets, granite counters and a Hollywood-style vanity are just some of the perks that this apartment offers. The main spaces are lined with hardwood floors, while the kitchen is tiled in red, providing a lovely contrast to the granite countertops and backsplash. Here you have a matching fridge, dishwasher, stove and microwave set, the perfect spot to create meals that you can enjoy on the dining table. In addition to the dining area, the living room has a nice sitting space situated in front of two windows. The sofa is actually a double size convertible sofabed, convenient for when guests are visiting. The bedroom is simply furnished with a queen sized bed, bedside table and closet with plenty of storage shelves. The other closets are off the living room and foyer

This apartment is situated in the heart of the Upper West Side on 87th Street and Columbus Avenue. Columbus Avenue and Amsterdam Avevnue are absolutely lined with restaurants and shops, try one of the addictive cookies at David Chang's Momofuku Milk Bar, just around the corner from this one bedroom apartment. There is a CVS pharmacy a little over a block away, perfect for late night or early morning needs. For cultural diversion, you have the famous Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium just 1 subway stop south or 6 blocks away! Of course you won't forget that Central Park is a block to your east, a favorite for local joggers or softball players. For bikers, check out the Hudson River Greenway, about 5 blocks west, which runs all the way to Inwood from downtown Manhattan.

If you need to get out of the area, this apartment is located between two subway stations, allowing you flexibility depending on your destination. The B and C train line at Central Park West and 86th Street and the local 1 train at Broadway and 86th are both within two blocks of the apartment. Each line runs north/south, from Harlem to lower Manhattan, with stops in trendy parts of NYC like Chelsea, Midtown, the West Village and SoHo, as well as Brooklyn. New York is waiting for you!