20 West 72nd Street Upper West Side Apartment For Sale

**All showings including open houses by private appointment only** Welcome to this charming and incredibly quiet studio located at the highly desirable Franconia. Offered for the first time in over 40 years, this hidden gem is awaiting its new owner to reimagine its potential. This cozy home is perched on the 14th floor with an eastern exposure, 9.5 foot beamed ceilings with crown moldings, oversized windows, and hardwood floors. The kitchen features a new electric range and a generous amount of storage, which continues throughout the apartment with three deep closets. While the apartment does not currently house a dishwasher or in-unit laundry, both are permitted with board approval. The Franconia is a pre-war cooperative built in 1925 with 127 apartments across 16 stories. Situated just half a block from Central Park, 20 West 72nd Street is set in a prime Upper West Side location. Building amenities include a full-time concierge, resident manager, package room, laundry room, storage for rent, and a bicycle room. Utilities are included in the monthly maintenance. Nearby neighborhood attractions include Strawberry Fields and Sheep Meadow Park, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, and an abundance of trendy restaurants, shops, markets, and transit lines (B/C/1/2/3). The building permits one pet per residence, pied-a-terres, co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, and 80% financing.