Huge, sun drenched, high floor 550 square-foot studio in the heart of the UWS. It is a perfect location situated in a vibrant neighborhood filled with a variety of restaurants and great shopping. Plus it is just one block from Central Park. Additionally, the monthly common charges and real estate taxes are astonishing low compared with other UWS apartments. It is UWS living at its best, be it a home, a pied a terre, or an investment property. The apartment has a wall of windows with bright open city views and even a sliver view of the Central Park reservoir. It has a separate eat-in- kitchen and a dressing room adjacent to the renovated bath. The high-tech kitchen has stainless steel, European appliances, blue pearl granite countertops and stainless steel backsplash and cabinets. It easily accommodates a caf table and chairs for an intimate meal or snack. The entrance hall has a wall of double closets with custom made cherry wood folding doors. Just off the entrance hall is the dressing room and renovated bath. The bathroom tiles and floor are cloud marble. There is a Philippe Starck Duravit toilet and a pedestal sink. The adjacent dressing room has yet another double closet with custom cherry wood folding doors. The space can be used as a walk-in closet or dressing area. The choice is yours. The hallmark of this apartment is luxury and convenience. It is in a full service, doorman building with a beautiful residents' garden, bike storage, central laundry room (In Unit Washer/Dryer ALLOWED) and garage (separate concession). As for convenience, there is a Trader Joe's on the ground floor of the building. Just a few blocks away is a shopping center on Columbus Avenue with Whole Foods, Sephora, Target, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and more. There is a 24 Hour Duane Reade, Wine & Spirits and D'Agostino's grocery nearby. The array of restaurants will keep a foodie busy exploring for months. Nearby subway lines keep you connected to the rest of the city. The 96th St. and Broadway subway lines 1-2-3 and the Central Park West and 96th St. lines A-B-C-D are all 1 to 2 blocks away. There is also the M96 and M104 buses, plus a variety of bus routes along Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues and Central Park West.