275 W 96th St

Enjoy life off the express stop at this High Floor 2 Bed, 2 Bath with In-Unit Washer/Dryer, Private Balcony, Hudson River Views, Bright Southern Exposure, and Rare Olympic Sized Pool Semi-open kitchen with custom shelving, dedicated range hood, and stainless-steel appliances High floor and southern exposure provide natural sunlight all day Smart thermostats and blackout blinds in the bedrooms for restful nights and sun shades for daytime comfort Generously sized main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and fully built-out walk-in closet Two modern bathrooms, one with a full tub and river rock flooring, and one featuring a low step walk-in shower, ideal for accessibility Expansive private balcony provides the perfect space to entertain, enjoy your morning coffee, or simply soak in the views. The Columbia is a full-service luxury condominium building offering exceptional amenities: 24-hour doormen, responsive resident superintendent, and onsite management Newly renovated year-round heated indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool Fully renovated health club with onsite staff, free classes, Pelotons, sauna and steam rooms Basketball, squash and racquetball courts Children's playroom and lounge/party room with kitchen Three high-speed elevators and an onsite garage Renovated laundry room, ground floor bicycle storage, and basement storage units Roof deck with open city views Access to the Lotus Garden, a secret peaceful 7,000 sq ft urban oasis Ideally situated between Riverside Park and Central Park, with the 1/2/3 trains and M96 crosstown bus just steps away and a short walk to the B/C trains. Easy access to the West Side Highway makes it faster to head downtown or upstate. Shopping and groceries nearby include Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, West Side Market, Target, and TJ Maxx. The area is surrounded by parks, playgrounds, day cares, and preschools. No smoking and no pets allowed in the apartment. Condo board requires documentation and the following fees for approval: $50 credit/background check for each person, $450 lease processing fee, $250 board review, $1000 move in/move out fee, $500 refundable damage deposit, and $150 expedited fee.