136 West 70th St. #10

This triplex penthouse is perched atop a beautiful townhouse coop on a fantastic Upper West Side block near Lincoln Center. The expansive apartment includes two full bathrooms, plenty of space for entertaining, and a truly stunning private roof deck. Facing the rear of the building on a quiet block, this is an extremely rare opportunity to own a fully modern, architect-designed apartment set in a classic prewar building.

Designed by noted architect David Bers, who has conceptualized many notable New York City residences, this one-of-a-kind home is an extremely versatile living space with multiple entertaining areas, attractive built-in closets, and hidden storage space, including a birdseye maple built-in storage unit. A charming red door leads into this spacious main level, where you are welcomed by the gracious living/dining room and remodeled kitchen, outfitted with lots of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher, six-burner gas professional range and oven, and Franke sink. There is a fireplace in the living room, while the adjacent dining room allows for seamless entertaining with great flow from room to room. A full bathroom on this level includes a claw-foot soaking tub.

A striking spiral staircase leads up to the master bedroom suite, where high ceilings are accompanied by oversized windows and blackout shades, plus lovely details like birdseye maple side tables and a padded headboard wall. This level is wired for a wall-mounted TV or projector, and there is another full bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower. Doors lead out to the lovely terrace, where a surprise awaits you: another staircase transporting you to the private rooftop garden, a magnificent manicured green space with landscaped plantings and incredible city and park views. Designed by noted Manhattan landscape architect Evan Lai, this is a supremely enviable spot for outdoor entertaining, complete with electricity and garden lighting, 18 river birches, a Japanese maple, a crabapple tree, ornamental plantings, and an outdoor kitchen with space for a refrigerator. Currently configured as a one-bedroom, the original floor plan included a second bedroom on the lower level, and it could easily be converted back into a two-bedroom if desired.

The unbeatable location is a quiet street, just one and a half blocks from Central Park. Broadway is just around the corner, with its many restaurants, Trader Joe’s, and the 1/2/3 express stop, while the B/C train is also nearby. Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis. The garden level triplex of this townhouse was formerly home to Kathy Lee Gifford.