Welcome home to this Architect designed and renovated Prewar FLEX 2 BEDROOM beauty! Currently configured as a grand one bedroom with full dining, this home can easily close off a second bedroom (or a gracious work-from-home office!) with two pairs of large 8ft French doors that will transfer with sale. Details include original inlay hardwood floors throughout, exposed brick walls all along current living room and dining room, large double north and south facing windows for great air flow, expansive 9'4' ceilings, custom built-in full height bookcases, original 8ft solid wood closet doors, excellent closet storage space, recessed lighting, and custom shades. The windowed Kitchen is a chef's dream. Opening into the main living area, it is gloriously designed to maximize workspace and flow. Details include stainless 30' Fisher Paykel Refrigerator, 30" Bertazzoni Gas Range, 24' Bosch D/W, 30' Elica Hood, stainless steel double sink divided 60/40 with Kohler faucet, custom blinds for the oversized window and newly wired electrical throughout. Elegant, timeless finishes were hand selected and include polished Carrara marble countertops with waterfall edge at peninsula, polished 1 x 1' square mosaic Carrara marble backsplash, and dark porcelain tile flooring under foot for easy maintenance. Throughout the kitchen are custom white flat panel full overlay cabinetry constructed of premium materials cabinet carcasses are 100% plywood with clear maple veneer finish interiors - equipped with Blum soft close hinges for all doors and drawers throughout. The upper cabinets are 4ft tall providing maximum storage for every need, and the full height pantry surrounding the refrigerator yields storage rarely seen in a New York City apartment. Recessed lighting in the 9ft ceiling provides clean and even light. The gracious Master bedroom can hold a King sized bed along with dresser and chest! Situated in the back of the home for maximum privacy, this bedroom has a large eastern facing window with custom blinds, complete with a ceiling fan (with remote) for additional comfort. Windowed generous Bathroom has neutral finishes including white subway wall tiles and a mosaic tile floor. 875 West 181 (Sterling Towers) is a highly regarded and lovingly maintained pet-friendly cooperative elevator building located on the corner of Riverside Drive and 181st Street in the heart of Hudson Heights. Amenities include a beautifully planted community garden with terraced planting (recently renovated), seating areas and grill, Live-in Super, private Storage, Bike Storage and new Laundry room. This is an ideal location to take advantage of all that the neighborhood offers from shopping to dining to the many local parks like Fort Tryon Park(Cloisters Museum), Riverside Park(and the Little Red Lighthouse, biking path, tennis courts), Bennett Park, J. Hood Wright Park, etc. not to mention easy travel options downtown with buses and subways 1 block away - it's just 20 minutes to midtown! This is truly a must see home. Building prefers 80% financing but 90% FINANCING for well qualified individuals will be considered on a case by case basis.