Buyers wait patiently for listings at 215 West 78th Street because there have been so few opportunities to purchase in this immaculate pre-war co-op.  Architecturally appealing, financially fit, and incomparably maintained by its resident super and full-time porter, the building so enraptures its residents that many have privately bought neighboring units, either to facilitate combinations or for a simple square footage upgrade.  Designed as a 2-BR, 1.5 bath layout on the building's north side, the D-lines gracious entryway signals a well-organized floor plan.  Generous closet space, nine-foot ceilings, and exceptionally well conditioned herringbone floors complement a spacious, windowed, pass-through kitchen and windowed full bath with separate shower stall and soaking tub.  This fifth-floor unit offers perhaps even greater appeal now that the half bath has been prepared for a planned laundry room, one which will accommodate a vented dryer.  Add a dedicated storage area to this profile, and note the buildings welcoming pet policy.  On the exterior, a limestone base mixes harmoniously with brick, while striking columns of bay windows provide structure and balance.  A manicured front garden receives you from both east and west, while an understated canopy adorns the wrought iron and glass double entry doors.  With just four units per floor, and 34 in total, no. 215 boasts a common bike room, common courtyard, laundry room, and zoning for PS 87. Count Fairway, Citarella, Zabar's, and Viand among your coveted neighbors.  Incredibly convenient access to the 1 train at 79th Street and the M79 crosstown bus.  This is an extraordinary occasion to acquire the quintessential Upper West Side property.