Perfect starter home or pied a terre one block from Central Park at the boutique Parkview Condominium, Apt. 1A! Available furnished or unfurnished. Rent from day one for investment or make it your home in this vibrant neighborhood at the nexus of South Harlem, Morningside Heights and the Upper West Side.

The apartment, which has only had one owner since established as a new development in 2013, is tastefully decorated and updated for your enjoyment, including: park-facing living room; street-level but with ideally-designed privacy window shades and Crystal specialized sound-proof windows; pin drop quiet and private interior-facing bedroom; large windows in multiple directions bring ample light throughout the day, including windowed kitchen and bathroom, which has a jet tub and Kohler fixtures. There are warm and homey oak hardwood floors throughout, and stainless steel GE energy-star rated appliances. The bedroom fits a full-size bed with room for several dressers and includes a large closet.

The boutique 250 Parkview elevator condo with 20 apartments was originally built in 1920, and was gut-renovated in 2012 as a new development. This pet-friendly building features a shared rooftop terrace with elevator access; video intercom system for added security; recently updated laundry room; in-building storage and bike storage for rent (based on availability); and an easy and friendly board process for both purchasing and renting.

This fun and intellectually stimulating area boasts:

A year-round Saturday Farmer’s Market just across the street; grocery store within one block away. The vibrant dining district of Frederick Douglass Boulevard is just a block away, with one of the city’s premier restaurant rows, coffee shops, beer garden and trendy bars, bike rentals, a doggy spa, and so much more.

Many transportation options, including the B/C subways and the M3, M4, M7, M10 and M116 buses (all within a block), and the nearby 1,2,3 subway lines. The M3 and M4 crosstown routes travel along 5th Avenue along Central Park stopping at all the museums. Convenient to Columbia University, Barnard College and other area campuses. Enjoy Incomparable access to over 1,000 acres of green space with the iconic Central Park one block away. And just across the street is Morningside Park, with barbecue and picnic areas, playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, and a rock waterfall that cascades into a turtle and waterfowl pond.

Note: listed taxes are abated amounts paid by the current owners. Please review city tax records.