In the famed Hotel des Artistes, this one bedroom duplex with 19" ceilings perfectly integrates elegant prewar details with a modern renovation. The kitchen has a Gaggenou range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Miele microwave/convection oven, plus plenty of counter and storage space. It is open to a dining area that can comfortably fit a table for eight people! The dramatic double height living room, a signature of this special building, gets loads of light from 14" tall South facing windows, and has a deep storage closet. Upstairs, the North facing bedroom is the ultimate in tranquility, facing the charming townhouses of 68th Street. It has a balcony with a desk overlooking the living room and a renovated en-suite bathroom. The majestic Hotel des Artistes exemplifies prewar architecture at its finest. It was designed by notable architect George Mort Pollard, and the building has been home to many celebrities and other well-known individuals. The white glove services include amenities such as a large swimming pool, two workout rooms, a squash court with basketball hoop, the exclusive La Palestra fitness center (separate cost) and a furnished and planted roof deck. There is a 24 hour concierge, elevator operator and fabulous resident manager. Pied-a-terres are welcome! Owners can enjoy room service and discounted dining from the gourmet restaurant on the first floor which delivers to the apartments on China dishes with a 15% discount. The restaurant, The Leopard at des Artistes, retained the original Cafe des Artistes wall murals of Howard Chandler Christy (also an early resident). The original Cafe des Artistes was a popular gathering spot for artists, musicians, writers, and actors dating back to the early 1900's. The Hotel des Artistes is located on one of the most desirable tree-lined blocks on the Upper West Side right next to the 67th entrance to Central Park. This lovely block was known as "Artists Row" because of the many artist studios on West 67th Street. It is famous for its beautiful lighted trees that glisten after dark. A truly perfect and peaceful location yet close to the best shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation too. Please call for a private appointment.