Be delighted upon entering this pristine apartment with wide open views, a balcony, and windows reaching 9' high across 22' of south-facing living space. 18C is one of four rarely available highly desirable apartments at The Knickerbocker, a 74-unit boutique condominium where residents enjoy quintessential white-glove service and amenities. The ideal layout separates living and bedroom space, with the 2-bedroom wing with ensuite baths to the right of the foyer. Custom finishes, millwork, built-ins exist throughout with white marble flooring in the living space and luxurious carpeting in the bedrooms. The two full baths and half bath are beautifully appointed and there are 7 custom-fitted closets, one walk-in. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances including Viking side by side refrigerator freezer, Bluestar range and Kitchen Aid dishwasher. There is a separate laundry closet with a full-size LG washer dryer. Amenities at the Knickerbocker include a state-of-the-art gym, children's playroom, a landscaped outdoor terrace, a wood-paneled library where continental breakfast and afternoon tea are served. It is a timelessly elegant, welcoming, 21 story, pet-friendly, non-smoking, white-glove condominium completed in 1997, with 24 hour a day door and concierge staffing. 5-star living on NYC's lovely Upper East Side. (Cholly loved The Knickerbocker!)