340 W 57th St APT 16J, New York, NY 10019

A jewel box in the sky! Welcome to 340 West 57th Street, Apartment 16J, a stunning, spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom prewar condo residence with high cove ceilings throughout and spectacular unobstructed south-facing city and skyline views. Located on coveted West 57th Street right by Columbus Circle, this sunlit home with a working wood burning fireplace and washer dryer offers a harmonious blend of prewar charm and modern luxury. Upon greeting your guests in the elegant and spacious foyer with its 10 foot + cove ceiling, coat closet and smartly-designed bar closet, you're all set to take them through the arched doorway to the sunlit 24 x 15 living room showcasing a working wood burning fireplace, a large walk-in closet (which some residents convert into a home office), high double cove ceilings, and wonderful south-facing views through recently installed new casement windows. Alternatively, you can take your guests in through the columned entryway of the dining room which seats 4 to 6 people comfortably, and is equipped with built-in storage and is also with a high cove ceiling. French doors from the dining room lead into the bright windowed kitchen, a chef's dream! It features elegant soapstone countertops, tastefully appointed wood cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Viking gas range, paneled Subzero fridge freezer, paneled Miele dishwasher, and Dacor microwave oven. Off the entry foyer is a private hallway to the bathroom and bedroom, a great place for hanging artwork. The 12 x 12 foot king-sized sunlit, south-facing bedroom is spacious enough for a dresser and seating, and features a wall of beautifully appointed closets with mirrored doors and a cove ceiling reaching 9 feet 7 inches in height. The elegant bathroom includes a granite-topped vanity and walk-in shower with Waterworks and Coventry fixtures, and a spacious closet housing a convenient LG WASHER DRYER. The residence has excellent condition oak strip hardwood floors throughout, and is replete with zoned Lutron lighting in every room allowing for customizable ambiance with dimmable settings. Recently redone casement windows enhance energy efficiency and sound insulation. For your comfort, a mobile Honeywell AC unit is included. Common Charges INCLUDE ELECTRICITY and GAS, offering added convenience and value, in addition to WATER and HEAT. The building is PET-FRIENDLY, and INVESTOR-FRIENDLY with short-term leases allowed (beginning 1 month to up to 12 months). Please note there is an ongoing capital assessment of $179.60/mo. Real Estate Taxes for investors, pied-a-terre and LLC purchasers without any abatement or exemption is $1,491.66/mo. Please note some photos for this property have been virtually staged and the furnishings and décor shown are for illustrative purposes only. The Parc Vendome is a full-service, pre-war, white-glove condominium with a full staff including 24-hour doormen. In addition to the exquisite European style garden with beautiful fountain, there are two rooftop decks with magnificent views, a billiard room, a music room, a club room, a library, a private dining room and banquet room, both with access to a catering kitchen, two newly-renovated laundry rooms, a package room, bike storage for rent at $15/mo., and storage bins for rent when available at $100/mo. The building is also pet-friendly. The Parc Vendome's location can't be beat! It's right by Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center, Central Park, NYC's cultural institutions such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, MoMA, the Theater District, and Nordstrom's Dept. Store, Equinox Fitness Club, Whole Foods supermarket, and many of the west side's best food markets, restaurants and shops.