The affordability and openness of a studio, the flexibility and size of a 1BR : the alcove studio is a concept that ticks all the boxes, and this one more than most with a large separate kitchen featuring dishwasher and ample counter- and cabinet space; a sleeping alcove that easily accommodates a king bed; and a large, light-filled living and dining room. Three spacious closets (including a walk-through closet/dressing area and vanity) and a smartly set-up breakfast bar maximize the efficiency of your home; beautifully maintained hardwood floors, a newly upgraded bath, and a bright new paint job add to its charms. It's never just the apartment, though when you buy, you buy the building, the block, the neighborhood and the transit. Here you'll live in a wonderfully maintained mid-century co-op just three blocks from Central Park, with a full time doorman, live-in super, bike room, private storage, and laundry room. One block away from the A/B/C/D/1 at Columbus Circle and a skip and a hop from the F/Q trains, you have access to all of New York City it's a short walk or one subway station hop to Times Square or Lincoln Center for music, theater, and cultural events, and you've got your pick of food hotspots with great restaurants all along 9th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen and up Amsterdam and Columbus on the Upper West Side. The convenience of a major commercial area meets the quiet of a midblock retreat, and hosting is a breeze when your restful, sunny space is the natural midpoint between every friend in the city. The building welcomes pets and pied--terres and allows parents purchasing for children, gifting and subletting. Need we say more? Proudly represented by the Jane Advisory at Compass, this smart home is available now.