EXTREMELY LOW Common Charges, self managed building. This wonderful light-filled 2 bedroom 2 bath loft with private upper and lower balconies on a prime Upper West Side block near Broadway, Columbus Avenue and Central Park blends downtown chic with uptown elegance. You'll love coming home to bright, luxurious open living space graced by modern appointments, meshed with such charming classic elements like hardwood floors, exposed brick, built-in bookcases, and high ceilings creating an airy ambiance. Off the foyer sits a closet, storage room and full bath, with a sunny bedroom to the right and fabulous living room with a brick fireplace to the left for entertaining. Up wood stairs is a sleeping loft or kids area, versatile for your needs. The gourmet eat-in kitchen designed with wood generous wood cabinetry, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, and double windows brightening the space. A dishwasher assures easy cleanup, and a door to the balcony provides an excellent area for grilling. Up another set of stairs is the master bedroom with an En-suite full bath and larger balcony with room for a table and chairs. Both baths are beautifully adorned with tile. Built in 1900, handsome 170 West 78th Street boasts an excellent location is near the best of the Upper East Side, in close proximity to Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Riverside Drive, great shopping and dining on Broadway and Columbus Ave., and the numerous subways. very lenient Board approval.