The true "wow" factor! A beautiful and unique one-of-a-kind large 2 bedroom duplex with over 18-foot ceilings is now available at the Hotel de Artistes, a legendary cooperative with an iconic and wonderful history. Soaring ceilings and dramatic 16" Northern facing windows bring amazing light into the home. Custom woodwork, hardwood floors and unique details provide glamor. Enter into the gallery and immediately you are impressed by the sheer volume and light of this home. The open loft like living space can be multiple seating spaces, and could easily handle a grand piano and lots of living space too. The windowed kitchen is spacious with a breakfast bar and the area open space off the kitchen works wonderfully as a dining room. A powder room completes this floor. Up the elegant staircase, the mezzanine level has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a separate office area overlooking the living room. The primary bedroom has a renovated en-suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub. The second bedroom is serviced by another full bathroom off the hall. The upper level also offers its own service entrance for easy access to the elevator. There is also a washer & dryer on this level. This home is open views North with wonderful, even light all day. A very special, inspiring and tranquil home, offering modern luxuries inside one of Manhattan's most iconic buildings. 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 a 15% residents discount) from the gourmet restaurant on the first floor which delivers to the apartments on China dishes. The restaurant, The Leopard at des Artistes, retained the original Caf des Artistes wall murals of Howard Chandler Christy (also an early resident). The original Caf 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. Sheep's Meadow is just steps from your door. 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. Walk to the Met, or Lincoln Center, or Broadway whenever you like.