New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Upper West Side (NY-11463)

This fully furnished one-bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side is reminiscent of historic New York apartments. The apartment is on the 2nd floor (1st for Europeans) of a limestone building dating from 1890, located less than a block away from Central Park. A buzzer/intercom system provides security. This apartment features two working fireplaces, a decorated ceiling, and a detailed wood floors. French, English, and Japanese antiques and carpets create an air of elegance throughout the apartment.

Original mahogany bookcases line the walls of the living room, which has 3 large windows that allow in natural light and overlook the residential neighborhood below. A dining table is situated in front of the windows and can seat up to six. All of the windows contain the original folding wood shutters. The bedroom also has a working fireplace, and has 2 windows which look onto the trees of the neighborhood. An office area is found off of the bedroom (Labeled as Living Room 2 in photos and floorplan).

The full bathroom is conveniently accessible through both the bedroom and the hallway. The kitchen contains modern appliances, glass-front cabinetry and bright white counters. The appliances -- including the Miele washer, dryer, and dishwasher and Thermador range -- are all white, giving the entire room a light, clean atmosphere.

The neighborhood is one of Manhattan's most dynamic. There is plenty of shopping on Broadway. Some of the best restaurants, like Bar Boulud and The Smith (both .4mi/600m) are a short walk away. Central Park is less than a block east of this apartment and the Museum of Natural History (.7mi-1.1km) and Lincoln Center (.4mi/700m) are also nearby.

For public transportation there is the 1 train on 66th Street and the 1/2/3 and B/C trains on 72nd Street. The 2/3 lines have express trains, making an easy commute to downtown Manhattan.