1 Central Park W 47D

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Sothebys International Realty.

A beamed ceiling with concealed lighting frames the nearly 25-foot living room in 47D, and the wall paneling and wide-plank wood floors carry the same formal tone into the rooms beyond it. The ceilings run about 10 feet 6 inches high, which gives the principal rooms a real sense of volume and leaves more room for furniture arrangements. The entrance is a circular foyer, so you arrive into a room with some presence rather than a plain hallway.

The wall of glass that looks west is the main event in the living space, and the listing says it fills the rooms with natural light and frames sunsets over the Hudson. Because the glass faces west, a window in that direction can get direct sun from about 1:11 PM to 8:07 PM on the summer solstice and from about 12:34 PM to 4:07 PM on the winter solstice, though nearby buildings can block it. The dining area has views of its own, and its integrated cabinetry and open display shelving keep it visually tied to the rest of the room.

The kitchen opens directly to the dining area and has stone countertops, generous cabinetry and a pantry, which helps when you're cooking for a group. The washer and dryer are concealed in the kitchen, so laundry stays in the apartment.

In-unit laundry is an everyday convenience in New York, and I'd put it near the top of any list.

The primary suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, several closets and a walk-in closet of about 9 feet by 7 feet 6 inches, plus an en-suite bath with a double vanity and a separate shower. The second bedroom measures about 18 by 12 feet and has its own en-suite bath with a tub. The third bedroom's folding doors open to the living room, so it can work as a study or extend the entertaining space. A separate bedroom hallway keeps the sleeping rooms apart from the entertaining spaces.

The 1960 building has a full-time doorman and concierge, a fitness center, an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a spa, a resident lounge and a roof deck. A doorman takes care of deliveries and guests, which you'll notice on a busy weekday. Garage and valet parking are on site, along with storage and a bike room.

Central Park is about 1 minute on foot, and the 59 St-Columbus Circle station for the 1, A, B, C and D trains is about 2 minutes away. Whole Foods Market is about 2 minutes on foot, so the everyday errands are close.