131 East 66th Street, 2/3C

This stunning three-plus bedroom duplex, at 131 East 66th Street, a Charles A. Platt landmarked building known as the Studio Building, has just undergone a gorgeous update to the highest plaster, masonry, prep, paint and millwork standards faithful to the architectural bones of this building. The centerpiece of this glamorous apartment is its living room with 19' ceilings, a massive north-facing double-height studio window, and an original working fireplace. The adjoining library, also with a working fireplace, is beautifully paneled throughout, with custom bookshelves. French doors open onto a Juliet balcony facing south onto 66th Street, with a bright and sunny outlook over historic buildings and street plantings. Oak pocket doors open from the library into a large formal dining room, also with lovely French doors that open onto a second south-facing Juliet balcony. These three rooms form a glorious entertaining suite, adjacent to the windowed chef's kitchen with a 48-inch, eight burner Viking professional range, Miele dishwasher, ample storage, a pantry with a full-size Traulsen wine cooler, and an adjacent laundry room with a washer and dryer. The kitchen cabinets have been resurfaced and new flooring and walls tiles were installed. Recent updates include replastering of the double-height living room walls along with new oak herringbone floors; most other floors were either replaced or refinished, including restoration of the original hardwood stairs.The grand entrance hall has a lovely winding staircase, a marble powder room, and a windowed, wood-paneled cloak room. Upstairs, the hall features a circular window overlooking the apartment's double-height living room. Three spacious bedrooms all face south over 66th Street and receive glorious morning and afternoon light, with attractive noise-reducing windows in all three bedrooms. There is ample closet space throughout, along with two newly renovated full bathrooms. The upstairs hall also features a second entrance to the apartment and a windowed office, which can serve as a fourth bedroom. High-speed Verizon Fios was recently installed. The apartment is cooled by central AC throughout. For the first time, a separate two-windowed corner staff room on the ground floor, which lies adjacent to a renovated, semi-private bath with a stall shower, will convey with Apartment 2/3C. A large basement storage locker also conveys with the apartment.131 East 66th Street, also known as The Studio Building, is a full-service, white glove cooperative known for its unparalleled beauty. Built in 1906 by Charles A. Platt, The Studio Building is not only a designated New York City landmark but is also on the National Register of Historic Places. 50% financing and pets are allowed, and pied-a-terres are permitted on a case-by-case basis. A 3% flip tax is paid by the purchaser. Furnished rooms are virtually staged.