Live the dream and make the famed Hotel Des Artistes your home! This dramatic three bedroom duplex home boasts fabulous soaring 19 foot ceilings and a wall of North facing windows; unique features of this iconic and well-loved building, directly across the street from Central Park. A prewar gem on the Park with a pool and state of the art gym where you can finance 75 percent! Immediately upon entering, be awe stricken by the truly voluminous 30 foot long open great room (an approximately 400 square foot room) with double height ceilings, framed by dramatic 14 foot windows. This corner home is tranquil and peaceful with great light and open views. Originally designed as artists' residences, the windows flood this corner great room with constant Northern light and showcase the sky, views of the sculpture garden and fountain and architectural details of the roofs of the surrounding historical buildings. This room is spacious enough for luxurious living and entertaining and features a custom bookcase spanning the entire height of the wall on one side of the room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a Viking stove, Miele dishwasher, substantial cabinets, and a cut out to the living room with a breakfast bar for two. On the first floor is also one of three bedrooms with a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with tub and shower and additional closet. This bedroom could easily be the primary if one wants a first floor primary. The solid wood staircase takes you to the 2nd floor of the apartment, with 9 feet ceilings, and a wrap around balcony facing the dramatic 14 feet windows overlooking the great room. The second floor features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a sitting area/ den. The bathroom boasts two sinks, a deep soaking tub, separate oversized shower with a large rain shower head and marble bench, glass tiles, two windows, and substantial storage cabinets. It could also be divided into 2 bathrooms. This fabulous corner home is tranquil and light filled. A peaceful oasis in the City! Additional features include solid hardwood floors, great storage and a washer/dryer. The majestic Hotel des Artistes exemplifies prewar architecture at its finest. It was designed by notable architect George Mort Pollard, and the building has been home to many celebrities and other well known individuals. The white glove services include amenities such as a large swimming pool, two workout rooms, a squash court with basketball hoop, the exclusive La Palestra fitness center, and a furnished and planted roof deck. There is a 24 hour concierge, elevator operator and live-in Super. Owners can enjoy room service and discounted dining from the restaurant on the first floor which delivers to the apartments on china dishes with a 15% discount. The restaurant, The Leopard at des Artistes, retained the original Cafe des Artistes wall murals of Howard Chandler Christy (also an early resident). The original Cafe des Artistes was a popular gathering spot for artists, musicians, writers, and actors dating back to the early 1900's. The Hotel des Artistes is located on one of the most desirable tree-lined blocks on the Upper West Side right next to the 67th entrance to Central Park. This lovely block was known as "Artists Row' because of the many artist studios on West 67th Street. A truly perfect peaceful location yet close to the best shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation too. Pets are welcome!