The Rarest of Offerings! Mint Condition Pre-War Condo in Prime Upper West Side Residence 4C at 498 West End Avenue is a beautifully designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that offers the rare combination of grand pre-war elegance and the ease and flexibility of condominium living. In mint condition and with interiors expertly crafted by renowned architecture firm CetraRuddy, the apartment features soaring ceiling heights, refined architectural details, and a gracious layout that feels both spacious and welcoming. The living and dining room as well as two bedrooms look out at tree level views and are bathed in soft natural light throughout the day. Custom designer details and high quality finishes fill this special home, including light oak floor in a parquet pattern, high gloss millwork trim, custom marble mosaic flooring in the bathrooms, and solid core interior doors with polished nickel hardware. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, centered around a large Calacatta marble slab island and outfitted with top-tier appliances, including a six-burner Bertazzoni range along with the convenience of a pot filler, Miele dishwasher, Miele refrigerator/freezer, Miele warming drawer, Gaggenau microwave and a wine refrigerator. Light bronze trim, translucent glass cabinets, and polished nickel fixtures lend the air of old world elegance. A full-size washer and dryer, central air with multiple zones, and motorized blinds throughout add to the home's modern convenience. Both the dryer and the range hood are vented. The bedroom wing is separate from the entertaining areas, and the primary suite includes a spacious hotel style bathroom with waterfall shower, a heated floor, a double vanity and Waterworks fixtures. A dressing room includes multiple walls of storage for clothing and personal items. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms are spacious enough for queen beds and have sizeable closets and cozy window seats. Residents enjoy full-service amenities including a 24-hour attended lobby, a live-in resident manager, a fitness room, children's playroom, a central laundry room, deeded private storage that transfer with ownership, and bicycle storage. This peaceful and quiet home is perfectly situated on the Upper West Side, with exceptional access to one of the city's most popular neighborhoods. The parks, running paths and playgrounds of Riverside Park are one block away, Central Park is a short distance to the East, and the dining and retail of Broadway and Columbus Avenues are available within a few minutes. Multiple bus and subway lines make transportation and commuting a breeze. Beloved neighborhood destinations nearby, including Zabar's, Citarella, the AMC Theater, and Barnes & Noble, make this the quintessential Upper West Side neighborhood. Please note: the dining room light fixture is not included. There is a capital contribution of one month common charges payable by the buyer.