Fabulous Large Alcove STUDIO Condo for RENT. Entry Foyer leads you into a lovely open space with a open air Kitchen and Bar. The Alcove provides privacy and large enough for a Queen size bed and closets. The Layout Lends itself to a One Bedroom configuration. The Leighton House Condominuim was a pioneer in paving the way for luxury high-rise condominiums along First Avenue in Yorkville. Designed by James Stewart Polshek & Associates, known for overseeing the restoration of Carnegie Hall, there are 146 homes and 46 stories ranging from studios to five bedroom homes. Few Blocks East is the well known Carl Schurz Park (children’s playground undergoing state-of-the-art renovation) is a mini-Central Park offering multiple grassy knolls, playgrounds, basketball and hockey courts, two dog parks and the highly desirable waterfront walkway flanked by the historic Gracie Mansion. Nearby Asphalt Green boasts the outdoor artificial turf field, public playgrounds and a plethora of recreation options including aquatics (multiple pools), sports, fitness and children’s camps. Ruppert Park is your third outdoor park oasis within a short walking distance. Close proximity to multiple train lines, including the Q. Also conveniently close to Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, the East 90th Street ferry, Whole Foods and Fairway and more