Perched on the 11th floor of the East Wing and set back from West End Avenue over the private Schwab House gardens, this spacious alcove studio faces South and East and offers wonderful light and an open city view. Generous layout offers plenty of room for lounging, dining and entertaining in the living room and a large sleeping alcove easily fits a queen-sized bed and matching nightstands and a closet. Welcoming large foyer includes two huge custom fitted walk-in closets! Kitchen has been completely renovated for a timeless aesthetic appeal with white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher) and glass tile backsplash. Fabulous additional upgrades include: updated bathroom, quartz breakfast bar, new soundproof white windows, built-in entertainment center, and new doors and hardware throughout. The coveted Schwab House is a fully serviced cooperative on the UWS, one of the most desirable, vibrant, beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods in Manhattan. It is conveniently located around the corner from Fairway, Citarella, Trader Joe's, The Beacon Theater and the 1, 2 & 3 subway lines and just across the street from Riverside Park with its playgrounds, cafes, tennis courts, bicycle paths, sports fields and dog runs. Enjoy the neighborhood, for in addition to wonderful shopping venues and great restaurants, it is a very short distance to Lincoln Center and multiple cinemas. Schwab House features on-site management and 24 hour: doormen, concierge, handymen and garage, plus a gym and two luxuriously landscaped roof decks with panoramic views all offering WIFI, as well as a playroom, bicycle storage, storage lockers, lending library and an air conditioned modern lobby. Pied-a-terre friendly, accessible and pets are permitted. There is a monthly capital assessment of $229.38 through March 2024 to replenish the reserve account and fund capital projects through 2026. Open houses are not permitted; however, this great home is easily shown by appointment.