780 West End Ave. 12E

Amazing Space and River Views!
Huge (approx 1300 sf) with River views from 4 rooms! This charming pre-war home is on a high floor with ten foot ceilings and oversized widows facing west and north for fabulous River and sunset viewing from both bedrooms and the large eat-in kitchen. The foyer by enhanced with Euro-styled hand -painted canvas, opens into the living/dining with a beautiful decorative fireplace . This space can be closed off for complete privacy by charming French doors. The architects, Edward and George Blum studied architecture and design in France and at the Ecole Beaux-Arts. .The charming entrance from 98th St. invites you to enter the period correct lobby that has leaded-glass windows and a friendly doorman to welcome you home. The building also offers a charming landscaped garden and gym. It is located just 2 blocks from the attractive new express subway stop at 96 th St. and the crosstown bus. This highly desirable Upper West side location is two minutes from Health Nuts, Gourmet Garage, Gristedes Supermarket and endless restaurants and diverse boutique stores. You turn left outside for Riverside Park and the Hudson River walk or turn right and walk four blocks to play tennis in Central Park. The building is zoned for elementary school P.S.163, one of the best rated in the city. Also just one block away from your home is the entrance to the West Side Highway for effortless departures and returns from trips or airports. The white brick 13 story condo offers 61 apartments and is noted for its unusual, perforated roof line, and curved balconies found on the top two floors including 12 E. There are giant closets and storage space in addition to its nearly 1300 square feet of luxurious space.