GREAT UPPER WEST SIDE STARTER HOME WITH VERY LOW MAINTENANCE Move right into this beautifully renovated Upper West Side home, designed by the acclaimed architecture and lighting firm Taylor and Miller. The apartment is perfect for the discerning buyer in need of a well-priced 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom and home office. Currently set up with separate living and great rooms, the spacious living room is easily converted back into a sizeable primary bedroom. Offered for the first time since its renovation, this residence combines clean modern design with thoughtful functionality, making it ideal for someone looking to put down roots on the Upper West Side. With 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and custom details throughout, the apartment feels open, bright, and comfortable from the moment you enter. The streamlined kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances including a Bosch range, Bosch dishwasher, and a full-sized GE refrigerator. The seamless sink, carved from a single block of Corian, creates a sleek look while also making cleanup remarkably easy. The gut renovated bathroom includes heated floors, your very own Bosch washer/dryer, and a bathtub. Lighting is one of the apartment's standout features. The New York Times featured the home's layered lighting design, which includes custom Lutron lighting controls and motorized shades, which allow you to shift the feel of the space throughout the day and night. 328 West 96th Street is a small, well-run co-op, with low maintenance, a part-time super, and flexible policies that allow pets, guarantors, pieds-à-terre, and subletting 3 out of every 5 years. There is a 1% flip tax. Beyond the apartment itself, this is an opportunity to become part of a building community known for its warmth, friendliness and sense of connection. Located near Riverside Park, the apartment offers easy access to running paths, tennis courts, Upper West Side schools, great restaurants and gyms, and some of the best food shopping on the Upper West Side, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Zabar's, and Westside Market. Multiple subway and bus lines nearby make getting around the city simple. Please note several photos are virtually staged.