Welcome home to this bright and sunny 3-bedroom 3.5-bathroom at the coveted Townsend House. Perched on the 20th floor, residence 20F boasts open city skyline views, a 52ft long balcony, 9ft ceilings, and a wonderful floor plan with many possibilities. A formal entry gallery welcomes you home, with all of the rooms nicely laid out around you with a guest powder room and a large entry closet. The sprawling 37-foot long living and dining room can easily accommodate multiple seating areas and a large dining table. This expansive space has sunlight all day long from 5 separate windows facing South, East and West. There is even a magnificent view from kitchen window. Currently configured as a two bedroom plus a library, the library can easily be converted into a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom or kept as a cozy library depending on your lifestyle and needs. The third bedroom also features an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. The expansive primary suite with 3 closets including a gracious walk-in closet, can accommodate king size furniture with additional space for a seating area and extra storage. You can enjoy access to the balcony from the living room, library and the primary bedroom, perfect for a cup of coffee basking in the morning sun or a quiet night with the sparkling city sky. There is something for everyone in this captivating and rare to hit the market home. Other features include through-wall HVAC units in every room, generous closet space, large windows, and parquet floors. Washer and dryers permitted with board approval Built in 1962, Townsend House is a white-glove cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gym, bike storage, central laundry, and garage. Situated on one of the most picturesque Upper East Side townhouse blocks and conveniently located west of Third Avenue, 176 East 71st Street is just moments from Central Park, major transportation (including the Second Avenue subway), the citys finest shops, dining and schools (both public and private). The building permits 60% financing. Pieds--terre permitted. There is a 2% flip tax paid by buyer. There is a surcharge of $226.84 per month. Sorry no pets. Some of the rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged. Photos shown are for representation only. ***