40 East 88th Street, 5-B

Beautifully renovated, corner classic 7-room home showcases a generous layout with bright, beautifully proportioned rooms wonderful for entertaining. The gracious floor plan includes grand-scale formal living and dining rooms, as well as a large eat-in kitchen with butlers pantry, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a large entry gallery and a home office. Modern comforts include central air conditioning, stainless appliances, great closet storage and a laundry room. Situated on a corner with over-sized windows and both north and west exposures, the apartment has abundant natural light throughout the day, as well as lovely views of the tree-lined blocks and landmark architecture so distinctive of the historic neighborhood. Pristine prewar details include herringbone floors, original moldings and trim, beamed ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill in a white-glove building, one block from Central Park this building has very low maintenance, full time doorman, concierge, live-in resident manager and fully equipped gym.