211 East 53rd Street, 11-L

This one bedroom apartment faces north into a quiet courtyard of the Lipstick Building. A wide foyer opens into a spacious living room with track lighting and built-in storage shelves. Both the foyer and living room boast custom crown molding and dark wood floors throughout. The bedroom is large enough to fit a king-sized bed and 2 closets. The kitchen is one of a kind; granite counter tops and impressive floor-to-ceiling granite tiles blend effortlessly with the stainless-steel tiled ceiling, custom cabinets provide ample storage space, and the top-of-the-line appliances include a mounted microwave and a stainless steel Delonghi Chef1/2s stove and oven (no DW). The bathroom is lined with marble on the sink, walls, floors and ceiling, the shower has a large massage showerhead, and the deep soaking tub is finished with gracious hardware and enclosed in sliding glass doors. The Hawthorne is a full-service doorman building, live-in super, laundry, bike room and storage in the basement. Pets are also welcome, easy board approval. The sun deck on top of the 14-floor building has lounge chairs and gorgeous views of Midtown Manhattan. Notable amenities include a resident garage and hallways renovated in a pre-war style. The apartment is just a short walk away from Central Park and the fine stores that line Lexington, Madison, and Fifth Avenue. The E, M, and 6 and 2nd Avenue trains are all adjacent to the building. Collect your own fee.