PRIME CENTRAL PARK SPOT... EASY FAMILY ACCESS or PIED-A-TERRE !!! INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN... Seller is offering a concession to a qualified buyer with a full-price offer which can be used for a Rate Buydown. Ask us for details. Quintessential pre-war 2-bed/2-bath home in a boutique co-op on a quiet tree-lined block off Central Park. First floor optimal for easy access in and out of the building and residence, no wait for elevator. A gracious entrance foyer invites you in from the main lobby. The separate living room and formal dining rooms offer ideal entertaining flow, and into the kitchen. The primary bedroom includes a large walk-in closet with custom-shelving and private full-sized Asko washer with vented dryer. The second bedroom/home office and shower bathroom has its own off-lobby entrance. Pied-A-Terre buyers are eligible for those who split their time among homes. Pre-war charm includes crown moldings, beautifully refinished dark hardwood floors and 9 ceilings. Upgrades include custom shelving and storage with new hardware, and Lutron lighting controls on all of the outlets and switches. Conran shades, automated blinds and new window AC units. Move-in ready. The windowed chef's kitchen has premier appliances and functional counter work-space: - full-sized, Viking 6-burner stove with externally vented hood - Fisher-Paykel fridge - GE Monogram wine cooler - Kitchen Aide dishwasher - butcher-block work counter - wall of storage - pantry closet Resident superintendent, bike storage and private bin storage available. - Rear courtyard for residents to relax and BBQ. - Subletting permitted after 1-year residence, 2/5 years, co-op fee. - Mtc. includes Spectrum basic TV svce (125 channels) $54 - Transfer Fee (Flip Tax) $15 per share ($10,500) - Pets welcome! In essence, this home will provide you with an excellent location, great neighborhood, proximity to cafes, bakeries, amazing restaurants, shopping, family-friendly services and numerable transportation options. One-half block from the Diana Ross Central Park Playground (81st St.), close to multiple grocery options including Zabars, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Columbus Avenue Greenmarket, Fairway, Citarella and of course, the Zingone Brothers 100-yr old family-operated grocery store. One block to the Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium, Childrens Museum, transit hub, and many neighborhood restaurants along Columbus Avenue. Bottom line, 41 West 82nd Street is a very well managed co-op that is quiet and private -- in a lively upper west side community. The rest is up to you.