20 West 72nd St. #1501

Chic contemporary style meets prewar grandeur in this meticulously renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom home in a full-service co-op just inches from Central Park.
Spanning approximately 713 square feet, this like-new residence welcomes you with beautifully refinished floors, 9-foot-tall ceilings and oversized north-facing windows. From the gracious foyer lined with closets, you’re invited to relax or entertain in the spacious living/dining room featuring stunning designer lighting and gorgeous peek-a-boo views of the dramatic Dakota building and park. The modern open kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry and new upscale appliances, including an electric cooktop, oven, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Breakfast bar seating is the perfect spot for casual dining and conversation.
In the king-size bedroom, you’ll find beautiful inlaid hardwood floors, a roomy closet and more than enough space for a home office area. The attached bathroom impresses with lovely tile, a large tub/shower, a new vanity, sconces and contemporary fixtures. This home’s extensive renovation included newly skim-coated walls, new doors and hardware, updated trim and new radiator covers with storage. A new electrical panel provides a dedicated, 50-amp circuit to the electric stove and enough power/breakers to add split-unit air conditioners, a washer-dryer or other higher-power appliances.
Located within the Upper West Side/Central Park Historic District, The Franconia is a 1925 Neo-Renaissance beauty in brick, stone and terra cotta. Residents of the classic prewar cooperative enjoy full-time concierge service, a package room, cold storage, laundry, a resident’s lounge, children’s playroom, storage and a bike room. In-unit washer-dryers are permitted. Maintenance includes water, hot water, electricity, gas and heat, plus cable and phone lines billed at low rates. Pets, pieds-