Refined Pre-War Elegance at the Intersection of Gramercy, NoMad & Kips Bay
Gracious, grand, and impeccably reimagined-Residence 2EF at 140 East 28th Street offers a rare opportunity to own a bespoke two-bedroom, two-bathroom home (with an effortless option for a third bedroom) in one of Manhattan's most distinguished full-service pre-war cooperatives, designed by the legendary Bing & Bing and architect Emery Roth.
Located in Rose Hill between Gramercy and Murray Hill, this impeccably combined residence exudes timeless sophistication and contemporary comfort, offering a scale and flow rarely found in today's market with hardwood floors throughout. The unit boasts the unusually rare opportunity to have two working wood burning fireplaces in both the living room and primary bedroom complete with custom doors.
An elegant entry foyer opens into an expansive living and dining salon, ideal for entertaining or refined daily living. The windowed chef's kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with top-tier appliances and custom cabinetry, perfectly marrying form and function include a Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, Kitchenaide refrigerator/freezer and Hansgrohe faucet. Both full bathrooms have been exquisitely renovated with premium finishes.
The residence boasts two oversized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with abundant closet space. The second bedroom is equally spacious and can be effortlessly divided to create a third bedroom, study, or library, offering exceptional flexibility. Both bedrooms include custom Hunter Douglas window treatments with dual shades, the second shade is black out and both are motorized and remote controlled. City quiet windows have been installed throughout for extra peace and quiet. Storage is unusually abundant throughout, including two walk-in closets, and a washer/dryer.
Building Features:
140 East 28th Street is an impeccably maintained, full-service cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, and a stunning landscaped roof terrace offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. The building welcomes pets and permits pieds- -terre, guarantors, and co-purchasing with board approval. The current ongoing assessment for the Local Law 11 work has been paid in full by the owner, the project, which is currently underway, is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025.
This is classic New York living at its finest-where pre-war architectural integrity meets contemporary luxury in a location that offers unrivaled access to the best of Manhattan.
Quick Profile
If you take a walk through Kips Bay, which is loosely defined as the area between 23rd street and 34th street and the East River to almost Lexington, you’ll quickly learn it's a hodgepodge of sorts and not as well defined as other neighborhoods in New York City. Some New Yorkers say Kips Bay has an identity crisis because 1st, 2nd, and 3rd avenues are distinctly different from one another as you traverse them. Despite the perceived lack of neighborhood vibe there are others that appreciate its affordability and convenience.
First Avenue is dominated by hospitals and hospital buildings such as NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital to name a few. Second Avenue is a mosaic of convenience stores, fast food joints and nondescript brick buildings. Third Avenue is saturated with small bars and gastropubs and the twenty somethings that patronize them.
No judgement against Kips Bay here. It’s a great neighborhood that is just as much a part of New York City as any other neighborhood. Kips Bay It’s bordered by Murray Hill to the North, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park to the South, and Rose Hill to the West. The neighborhood is partly defined by newer high-rise apartments, brick rowhouses, and former tenement buildings.