EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF NEW YORK CITY!This is the quintessential home as a pied-a-terre or empty-nest couple.Spectacular views and light grace this wonderful apartment in a desirable Upper West Side pre-war co-op. All rooms are bathed in southern light from the wall of HUGE windows, nearly twenty--feet wide. Two bedrooms, one-and-one-half renovated baths, chef's open kitchen, washer/dryer, thru-wall air-conditioning, and custom touches everywhere. The entire apartment is wired for sound. All of the oversized windows in the apartment are coated tilt-and-turn. The windowed kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, a stainless steel floor and backsplash, a professional vented hood, and a water-filtration system. It opens onto the expansive living room with a travertine window seat and sills, built-in cabinetry, as well as onto the dining area and second bedroom, giving a loft-like feel. The floor is newly laid oak. The master bedroom has an en-suite bath with hand-painted tiles from Seville, a Kohler tea-for-two tub, a Toto toilet and a stacked washer/dryer. The bedroom itself has a 12'-wide closet, and two oversized South-facing windows, a built-in bookcase and storage. The second bedroom has custom-designed Poliform sliding opaque glass doors that retract to allow maximum light and openness. The highly sought-after pre-war building is located on one of the Upper West Side's premier streets. It is one block from the #1 subway and two blocks from the C train as well as the Museum of Natural History and both Central and Riverside Parks. It is located within the desirable PS 87 school district. This pet-friendly, full-service building features a part-time doorman (12:00 PM-12:00 AM), a gorgeous roof deck, a children's play room, an outdoor garden and central laundry. There is private storage in the basement (wait list) and a bike room.