Stretch out and relax in this lovely high-floor one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op featuring a bright and airy ambiance, great closet space and a thoughtful layout at the crossroads of Gramercy and Kips Bay. This serene home welcomes you inside with light hardwood floors and elegant crown molding. Enjoy a spacious foyer with a convenient coat closet and plenty of room for a desk or bench seating. Ahead, the open living/dining room stretches over 21 feet long to large west-facing windows, providing a generous footprint for relaxing and entertaining. The updated kitchen is nicely appointed with rows of white oak cabinetry, tile countertops and full-size appliances, including a gas range, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Retreat to the en-suite bedroom that easily accommodates a bed, nightstands and dressers alongside western outlooks. The extra-large walk-in closet is beautifully finished with floor-to-ceiling shelving and double hanging rods. Ahead, a renovated full bathroom with a glass-door tub/ rain shower, modern vanity, contemporary fixtures and designer tile is accessible from both the bedroom and living area. The Crystal House is a well-maintained postwar co-op where residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, an inviting lobby, storage, a bike room, an on-site parking garage and a wonderful roof deck surrounded by panoramic views. Pets, pieds- -terre, co-purchasing, guarantors and subletting are permitted with board approval. This Kips Bay home is surrounded by exciting NoMad, Flatiron District, Chelsea, Midtown and Gramercy amenities. Target, Kips Bay AMC theater, Trader Joe's, Fairway and Rolf's delightful holiday decorations are just minutes away. Stroll stunning Madison Square Park and enjoy easy access to Union Square's massive year-round greenmarket. Transportation is excellent with 6, N/Q/R/W and L trains, excellent bus service, CitiBikes and the FDR all nearby.