Located one building in from Central Park West at 71st Street, this elegant and mint  5 room / 2 bedroom (convertible to three bedroom) / 2 bathroom home resides at 17 West 71st St, an intimate and established full service 24 hour doorman cooperative prewar building. Features of the bright and serene loft like home include an entrance foyer leading to an expansive living and dining room with oak flooring  & red and white oak inlay detailing, beamed ceilings, and custom built-ins & radiator/AC enclosures, and  a sunny windowed kitchen with granite counters, Bosch, Subzero and Thermador stainless appliances, & white wood cabinetry. The bedroom wing offers two large bedrooms: MBR offers a bright and quiet north exposure w/an oversize custom closet, the 2nd bedroom has a sunny south exposure with open city views and built-in cabinetry w/desk, and two renovated and windowed baths (one is ensuite). Custom hardware, lighting and window treatments throughout, 9'6? ceiling height, thru-wall AC in all major rooms, W/D allowed, beautiful and original refinished wood doors, and stone windowsills in all rooms completes this truly distinctive home.  BLD: 24 hour doorman, resident superintendent, private bin storage, laundry room, and pets are welcome! Best Westside location, Central Park at the end of the block, near Trader Joes, Lincoln Center, Whole Foods, Lincoln Square Cinema, Museum of Natural History, the Columbus Avenue Greenmarket, and all transportation, restaurants, and shopping.