This elegant 11th floor corner unit in the iconic Bellevue-Staten Art Deco building by the shores of Lake Merritt is awe inspiring. Designed by the renowned architect Herman Baumann and built in 1929, this graceful building has been a fixture of the Oakland Skyline ever since and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Homeowners of this place enjoy a significant property tax reduction under the Mills Act. The stunning double volume lobby features an intricate coffered ceiling, fanciful panels on the bronze elevator doors, a large period light fixture and beautiful 1920's period tile floors. This corner unit has sweeping views of the city of Oakland, Lake Merritt, the East Bay hills and parts of the Marin Headlands. With parquet oak floors throughout, it has generous public spaces with an updated kitchen, a generous bedroom with walk-in closet and an updated bathroom with stall shower. Amenities include a 24 hour door attendant, an indoor parking space with valet service, first floor laundry room with free usage of the w/d & daily trash & recycling removal. Close to numerous restaurants, the Oakland Museum of Art, activities around the lake & easy access to BART