140 East 40th Street, 2-D

Enjoy wonderful architectural detail, great light and storage in this lovely one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op in the perfect Murray Hill location. Soaring beamed ceilings, original oak parquet floors and oversized casement windows facing north and south make a dramatic first impression in this spacious corner home. Convenient built-in closets and cabinets flank the entry, while ahead, the 25-foot-long living room provides a generous footprint for seating, dining and even home office areas. More built-ins invite you into the well-planned, windowed kitchen featuring abundant cabinet space and butcher block countertops. The serene, rear-facing queen-size bedroom features warm southern light and a wall of closets, and the adjacent bathroom boasts floor-to-ceiling tile, a wide vanity cabinet and large bathtub/shower. Designed by the architects of the Carlyle Hotel, 140 East 40th Street is a gorgeous Art Deco cooperative where residents enjoy a part-time attended lobby, 24-hour security cameras, live-in superintendent, modern elevators, central laundry, storage, bike room and a furnished landscaped roof deck with stunning Empire State Building views. Sorry, no dogs allowed. Located in the heart of Murray Hill, near Midtown, Kips Bay and NoMad, this home offers fantastic access to shopping, dining and outdoor space, including the Kips Bay theater, Fairway Market, Grand Central Station and Bryant Park. Transportation is excellent with S, 4/5/6, 7, B/D/F/M and Metro-North trains plus the 34th Street Ferry Landing and Midtown Tunnel all within reach. Security Guard Hours: - 11am-7pm Monday to Friday (with additional superintendent coverage Tuesday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm and porter coverage Monday 8am - 4pm) - 4pm-12am on Saturday and Sunday (with additional superintendent coverage Saturday from 8am-4pm and porter coverage from 8am-4pm on Sunday)