Located in an intimate, self-managed brownstone, this alcove studio condo unit is the quiet sanctuary you have been searching for. Discreetly enter the building from under the brownstone's stoop where you have your own semi private entrance. The apartment boasts beautiful exposed brick walls that provide a warm, inviting feel. The thoughtful design to maximize space as well as architectural details perfectly balance comfort with personality. Once inside there is a full kitchen with dishwasher, electric range and new butcher block counters with an added, unique bonus of a private skylight. The 26 foot long main living area has lovely exposed brick, built in alcoves for displaying art or books, overhead lighting throughout and newly refinished oak hardwood flooring. The generous floorplan easily allows plenty of room for a large dining table to entertain, space to add a workstation, and towards the back, the room expands and allows for a cozy and stylish living area. A separate sleeping area with efficient and generous closet space has been created within this layout, making this home feel like a junior one bedroom. An internal window made of vintage stained glass adds warmth and texture to the sleeping area. There are two windows that look onto a garden, baseboard heating and through the wall A/C. Tucked at the back is a large full bath, finished in classic white subway tile and black accents. The unit also comes with a designated storage area in the basement. There is nothing cookie cutter about this charming unit nor the lovely brownstone in which it resides! Common Charges are incredibly low at just $497.69/month, and Real Estate Taxes are $1,574.39/month. 165 West 95th Street is located on West 95th Street between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues. This is a pet friendly building (on approval), with common laundry on-site. Excellent transportation options include the 1/2/3 line at West 96th & Broadway, just one block away, and the B/C lines can be found at West 96th and Central Park West. Major bus routes are also accessible, including the Crosstown bus line via 96th Street. 165 West 95th Street is wedged perfectly between the two lush flagship New York City parks: Central Park and Riverside Park, with easy access to the Central Park Tennis Center, and Bridle and Reservoir running paths. There are highly rated and varied restaurants nearby plus grocery store options such as: Trader Joe's, Key Food, Whole Foods and Six60One Gourmet Kosher Supermarket and a farmer's market just to name a few. Also nearby are the Columbus Square Shops with flagship stores such as Target, TJMAXX, & Home Goods.