250 East 40th Street, 22-D

This pristine apartment is set in a full-service luxury condominium building in one of Manhattan's most enviable settings, a quiet block in the elite Murray Hill neighborhood. The large alcove studio / junior 1-bedroom features an open layout with a full kitchen, marble bathroom and a private balcony. A North-facing exposure from the 22nd floor provides views of the Chrysler Building, United Nations headquarters and the Midtown skyline. Parquet hardwood flooring runs the length of the apartment. The highly desirable Highpoint Condominium is a 24-hour doorman and concierge building with on-site facilities including a health club, swimming pool, laundry, nursery, common outdoor space, bicycle room and storage. Pets and pied-à-terre are allowed. Blocks from Grand Central Station, the apartment offers easy commuting throughout Manhattan, with all the shops, restaurants and conveniences of one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods directly outside the building.