335 West 87th Street, PH5

Nestled on a historic tree-lined block, 335 W 87th Street is a boutique four-unit brownstone, moments from the subway, the crosstown bus, Citi Bike and Riverside Park, and four blocks from Central Park. Its renovated penthouse is a rare find, offering the intimacy and charm of pre-war townhouse living with the elegance of contemporary design and finishes.

Move right into this grand two-bedroom, floor-through, loft-like duplex, with a private roof deck and copious natural light. Just three flights up, generous rooms, soaring ceilings, multiple skylights, and oversized windows bring the outdoors in throughout this elegant home.

The skylit entrance hallway connects the master bedroom (to the north) and the great room (to the south). The king-size bedroom features a large wall of built-in closets, bookshelves, oversized windows, wall-through A/C, and an in-unit washer/dryer.

A sculptural staircase leads to an airy second bedroom, with ample built-in storage, ceiling fan, and wall-through A/C, which opens to a finished private roof deck with quintessential Manhattan views.

The spacious bathroom is bathed in natural light from above and features color-blocked penny tiling and an oversized shower.

The likewise skylit kitchen features exposed brick and new appliances, and connects to the oversized living/dining area, ideal for entertaining, with a decorative fireplace and two oversized windows.

This unique property features refinished oak floors and abundant wall space for showcasing any art collection. Stylish details, like window-well lighting, custom blinds, and curved corners, further highlight the singularity of the thoughtful design.

This distinguished neighborhood is proximal to the dining, shopping, museums, theaters, and cultural centers of Broadway and Upper Manhattan. It is moments from Zabar's, Murray's, Fairway, Central Park's tennis courts and running loop, and a quick train ride to Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet.

Sorry, no pets. References and board approval required.