The Lyric is a luxury New York rental located in the highly desirable Upper West Side. The Lyric shares an address with Symphony Space, an iconic Upper West Side cultural institution. The building was erected in 2003 and designed by the famed Costas Kondylis, whose sleek and elegant design aesthetic is apparent throughout the building. The Lyric is a postwar high-rise that spans 23 floors and encompasses 285 luxurious and spacious apartments, all of which are easily accessible via elevator.
Apartments at the Lyric feature immense windows, which allow natural light and stunning views to bathe the space with a serene ambiance. The gorgeous blonde parquet floors lend an additional touch of sophistication. High-speed internet keeps residents connected night and day, while spacious closets house the wardrobes of even the most avid shoppers. Fully equipped kitchens are outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including dishwashers, and finished with granite countertops and European-style cabinetry. Marble baths offer relaxing soaking tubs and Kohler fixtures. Stackable washer and dryer units and private terraces are offered in select residences.
Discerning NYC dwellers expect a lot from a luxury New York rental in the Upper West Side, and with an impressive list of services and amenities, the Lyric doesn't disappoint. Services include the de-rigueur 24-hour concierge, lobby attendant, and doorman, and extend to include laundry and valet, and a full-service garage. The shining star of the Lyric's services is full access to the Related Personal Assistant service, which specializes in securing hard-to-get reservations and tickets but can also find residents the best massage therapists, dog walkers, housekeepers, etcetera. Related's resident specialists are available to answer all questions and requests, and the company's electronic payment system allows for residents to pay rent easier than ever before, even via Visa or American Express. Membership with Related also gives residents access to exclusive parties, BBQs, and celebrations, gallery previews and wine-tastings, for example. Amenities include a lounge, a fitness center, a children's playroom, a gorgeously landscaped roof- and sundecks, and fully wired business meeting rooms.
Living at the Lyric offers the additional amenity of a central Upper West Side location. It also has the unique distinction of sharing a building with Symphony Space and the former Thalia Theater, now the Leonard Nimoy Theater. Residents will find a large variety of fine dining, upscale shopping and mass-transit options nearby. Cross-town bus service and the 1, 2, and 3 subway trains are within walking distance.
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