Refined Prewar Elegance Off Park Avenue
Grand 3-Bedroom with Infrastructure Upgrades in a Full-Service Upper East Side Building
Located just off Park Avenue on one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished tree-lined blocks, this classic three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence seamlessly blends timeless prewar architecture with thoughtful modern upgrades and white-glove service. Set within a full-service cooperative featuring a full-time doorman and live-in superintendent, the home offers the level of comfort and prestige synonymous with one of Manhattan's most coveted neighborhoods.
The apartment boasts a gracious, well-proportioned layout with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and elegant prewar details throughout. A formal dining room enjoys open views beyond neighboring buildings, filling the space with exceptional natural light and an uncommon sense of openness for the area.
Currently configured as a three-bedroom, the residence offers the flexibility to convert to a four-bedroom to accommodate a variety of living needs. Both bathrooms are outfitted with premium Waterworks fixtures, and capped plumbing located off the third bedroom provides the opportunity to easily restore a third full bathroom with a shower.
Through-wall air conditioning ensures year-round comfort while preserving the home's architectural integrity.
A standout feature of this residence is the comprehensive plumbing infrastructure upgrade completed by the current owner, including the replacement of key branch lines connecting to the building's main risers. This significant and often costly improvement-especially in prewar buildings-has already been completed, allowing future renovations to proceed with greater ease and efficiency compared to similar units.
All apartment windows are scheduled for replacement in the near term, further enhancing energy efficiency, insulation, and overall comfort.
The home also includes a private basement storage cage, notably generous in size-approximately equivalent to a small bedroom-an exceptional and rare amenity in Manhattan.
This is a unique opportunity to own a meticulously maintained residence in a well-managed, full-service building, just moments from Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue boutiques, and world-class dining.
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Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.