319 East 50th Street, PH-J/12-J

Here's your chance to create the apartment of your dreams in the exclusive Beekman Hill neighborhood. This is a truly rare opportunity to combine a classic prewar one-bedroom penthouse and its large wraparound terrace suitable for entertaining (#PHJ) with the studio apartment below (#12J) to create a duplex penthouse in the sky with open views and great light, This duplex combination offers the potential for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in an impeccably maintained building with charming prewar details. Bring your architect to determine the best approach for your needs. Similar combinations have been completed in this building; all alteration plans are subject to board review and approval. Both apartments have been recently updated and are in excellent individual condition, allowing you to focus your renovation dollars on the combination and layout. Some of the potential upper level's highlights, aside from the show-stopping wraparound terrace, include a fully renovated kitchen with two windows offering north and south exposures, a renovated windowed bath and an oversized master bedroom with large closets. There are high beamed ceilings and pristine hardwood floors throughout. The potential lower level also has a recently redone kitchen, four windows with beautiful open northern City views, entry foyer, beautiful hardwood floors and two deep closets. This Beekman Hill cooperative is a meticulously maintained, full-service prewar gem with a full-time doorman/elevator attendant and an elegant English Tudor Style lobby. Other building features include a live-in super, private storage (availability subject to wait list), a bike room and a recently updated laundry room. Centrally located on a charming tree-lined street, this neighborhood is a pocket of civility in the middle of Manhattan's hustle and bustle while still being centrally located mere moments away from shopping, restaurants and public transportation. This sophisticated penthouse duplex could be the home (or pied-a-terre!) of your dreams. Pets are welcome; up to 80% financing is permitted. Don't miss out on this truly extraordinary opportunity. Also available for sale individually.