A calming retreat from the epicenter of Manhattan, inside this flawless 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Pre-War condominium.  Open, airy, elegant, and surprisingly quiet, #2B at 71 Park Avenue is pure city living with very little compromise.  Recently renovated while retaining the classic proportion, build quality, and finish, the home features a stainless steel/marble kitchen with proper dining area, grand living room with wood-burning fire place, master bedroom with en suite marble bath, spa-style terracotta full 2nd bath, 9.5' beamed ceilings, and captures lovely treetop vistas of Park Avenue.  Finished with honey-stained solid oak floors, ample closet space, in unit washer/dryer, tasteful window treatments, thoughtful home office, built-ins, recessed lighting and is offered in mint condition. 71 Park Avenue is a distinctive full service Pre-War condominium on lower Park Avenue.  Mid-sized with very few units per floor, and featuring an attentive 24 hour staff, live-in resident manager, and a superb location with some of best New York has to offer, just outside your door.  Convenient to Grand Central Station, all transportation, fine restaurants, shopping, museums, and hotels.  Asking $1,575,000 and not to be missed.