Property Description for 140 East 40th Street, 5-C
Chic and sophisticated sanctuary positioned inside one of Murray Hill's most dramatic and well preserved Art Deco buildings! Combining the most sought after prewar details such as high beamed ceilings, parquet floors, casement windows and graceful arched entryway with modern European architecture and design, this rare gem is not to be missed! The well thought out cabinets create an abundance of storage and the separate sleeping alcove makes this studio the perfect place to call home. The building designed by Bien & Prince, the same designers as the Carlyle hotel, boasts a grand Art Deco lobby with terrazzo floors, Le Corbusier seating and a sleek 1930's fireplace. Within this exquisite building you will find a central laundry room, live-in super, part-time security guard, fully furnished and landscaped roof deck with stunning views of the Empire State Building as well as both bike storage and personal storage available for a fee. It is conveniently located within minutes of Grand Central Station, one of Manhattan's largest transportation hubs as well as Shake Shack, The Hampton Jitney and all the fine dining, shopping and nightlife that NYC's East Side has to offer. Sorry, dogs are not permitted!