This spacious alcove studio on the Upper West Side right off Amsterdam Avenue offers fabulous living quarters and a prime location. The apartment has been beautifully redone with newly-refinished hardwood floors, a 2011-renovated windowed kitchen with all new cabinetry and appliances (including a Bosch dishwasher and range hood above the stove), plus a newly-renovated bathroom with white subway tile, a new vanity, tub and toilet. Arched entranceways add charm and character; 3 large closets provide ample storage space. The bright north-facing sunken living area offers generous space for both sleeping and entertaining. Versatility is also offered with a large entry foyer that could easily accommodate a desk/home office setup, plus the roomy alcove that makes a great dining area.Set on a quiet block set back from the sidewalk, 160 West 85th Street is a well-maintained cooperative with a nicely-landscaped entrance, recently-renovated lobby, live-in super, laundry facility, bike room and private storage (wait list).  Parents buying for children allowed.Live in the heart of the best restaurants, finest boutiques and plenty of other attractions that make this area so vibrant. Riverside and Central Parks are both nearby, as is Zabar's, Barnes & Noble, Broadway Farms, the 1,  B and C subway lines at 86th Street, cross-town and #104 buses. Pets are allowed with board approval.  There is currently an assessment of $115/mo.