The Leola, 242 West 104th Street, #6WR

Apartment 6WR at 242 West 104th Street is a beautifully maintained, top floor two bedroom in a boutique 24-unit Upper West Side cooperative.

Upon entering the apartment, the extended gallery is perfect for displaying art and photographs. It opens into the central living room, bathed in afternoon sunlight thanks to the west-facing bay window. The window seat provides storage and is the perfect place to relax on a sunny (or rainy!) day.

Built-in shelving from floor to ceiling allows for storage and dynamic interior decorating.

The windowed, open-concept kitchen features custom oak cabinetry, deep sink with tiled backsplash, granite countertop and breakfast bar with storage below. Stainless steel appliances include Fisher Paykel refrigerator with ice maker, GE Profile range, dishwasher and microwave.

Split bedrooms provide privacy and versatility, with one easily functioning as either a second bedroom or home office. The master bedroom features west-facing window and full closet.

The front bedroom offers double exposure via two south-facing windows and a third west-facing window and includes closet and built in shelving. Both bedrooms can accommodate a queen sized-bed as well as bedside tables and dressers.

The living room and both bedrooms all include Minka Aire lighting / fan units operated by wireless remote. Throughout the apartment, hardwood flooring (in excellent condition) give the residence a solid feeling and high ceilings allow for air and light to flow through.

Built in 1925, the Leola is a pet friendly elevator building with live-in super and below market maintenance. Gift purchases, co-purchasing, guarantors and pied-a-terres are allowed. Subletting permissible after one year. There is storage available as well as a bikeroom and lending library in the basement.

The shared patio off the back of the building is perfect for summer barbecues or enjoying a relaxing evening after work. Pets are welcome on approval and washer/dryer installation is allowed in the apartments.

Anchored on a quiet block, 242 West 104th is a part of the long standing 104th Street Association which hosts an annual neighborhood block party and provides private block security. Riverside Park is two blocks to the west with Central Park four blocks to the east.

Columbia University is ten blocks north. The 1 train is around the corner and the express 2/3 trains are a few blocks south.

Manhattan Valley is home to myriad restaurants, shops, and activities including Bank Street Books, Mamas Too, Caf Du Soleil and the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Health Nuts Market and Westside Market are all within reach. Yoga To The People, Equinox and Soul Cycle are close by.

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