Extra-large alcove studio at renowned I.M. Pei designed Kips Bay Towers condominium. This home features wall-to-wall windows allowing great light and fantastic open views of the city, the United Nations building, and the East River. There's a large living area that accommodates a variet of furniture arrangements. The renovated kitchen is open to the living area and has a large granite breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave. The renovated bath is lined in natural stone tiles, has a recessed medicine cabinet, and glass shower doors. There are four closets, and a separate dressing area. All this, plus amazingly low common charges and taxes! There is currently an ongoing capital assessment of $139 per month. Kips Bay Towers is a full service condominium with many amenities including 24-hour concierge and doorman, live-in resident manager, live-in super, full staff of handymen and porters, on-site management office, newly renovated lobby, state of the art fitness center, bike room, storage and trunk rooms, community room, laundry room, on site valet with dry cleaning and housekeeping services, attached underground 24-hour parking, beautifully renovated lobby, and of course the magnificent 3+ acre private garden for residents (the largest in Manhattan!). The one of a kind garden is like having your own backyard. It features a landscaped lawn, areas for picnicking, lounging, herb garden, sports, ping pong tables, playground, and full-size basketball court. Conveniently located steps to Fairway, Trader Joes, Target, restaurants and shops, 6 train just three blocks west, M15 across the street, East River ferry, and two Citibike stations just outside.