Enjoy Upper East Side living at its finest in this gorgeous 1,100 sq ft contemporary gem featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 elegant marble baths, open city views, and a huge private 300 sq ft terrace spanning the entire width of the apartment! Perched on the 12th floor of the award-winning Ventana condominium, Residence 12A is impeccably designed, and bathed in natural light pouring in from double exposures to the north and south. Rich hardwood floors beautify the ambience, as do refined luxury finishes throughout. The gracious open-concept living and dining room with massive southern windows affords a seamless backdrop for entertaining, served by a stunning chef's kitchen styled with premium materials and stainless steel appliances. Outdoor pleasure awaits you beyond the glass door off the kitchen, on the huge, sunny North-facing terrace that also offers vistas to the East and West, perfect for lounging, alfresco dining, and fabulous cocktail parties. The primary bedroom suite is a peaceful retreat with generous closets, southern windows, and an elegantly appointed full bath. The second bedroom overlooks the terrace, offers a wall of closets, and conveniently accesses the full hall bath right outside its door. Built in 1986 as a luxury rental building and converted to a full-service condominium in 2002, the 15-story Ventana offers residents 24-hour doorman/concierge service, a live-in super, an onsite fitness center, laundry on every other floor, basement storage, security cameras, and a landscaped common roof deck. The premier Upper East Side address puts you minutes from great shopping, dining, conveniences, as well as Central Park! Also nearby is the express subway stop at 86th Street accessing the 4/5/6 train lines, as well as crosstown buses on 86th and Lexington Ave. Pets are welcomed. Please note there currently is a fa ade restoration work assessment of $283.35 running until February 2030. There is a Capital Reserve Fund Assessment of $511 until August 2022.