Property Description for 139 East 94th Street, 1-A
Welcome home to 139 East 94th Street, Apartment 1A, a true prewar gem nestled in the heart of Carnegie Hill's Historic District. Never wait for the elevator again with this generously proportioned, turnkey, ground-floor beauty primely located off Park Avenue just to the west of Lexington in one of the neighborhood's most sought-after boutique buildings.
Enter a warm and inviting foyer with a walk-in closet and elegant French doors that open into a bright and spacious, south-facing living room offering delightful views of a peaceful and serene tree-lined street. Originally a gracious 2 bedroom, the large second bedroom has been divided to create two smaller rooms and a more versatile layout-one can function as a sunny bedroom or separate dining room and the other works well as a home office/study/library. The quiet primary bedroom faces interior and offers ample storage including a wall of closets plus a large walk-in closet. Counters and cabinets galore in the enormous, gourmet, windowed eat-in kitchen. This chef's dream has been tastefully updated with modern designer finishes, including Viking oven and refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. The centrally located windowed bathroom has been tastefully updated with subway tiles. High ceilings and beautiful strip hardwood floors throughout.
Additional renovations include upgraded electrical work, elegant box wall molding, and crown molding, and freshly skim-coated and painted walls. The apartment also features a new through-wall AC.
Built in 1928 and designed in the neo-Renaissance style by Boak & Paris, 139 East 94th Street was the first in a long line of gorgeous prewar buildings by this famed architectural firm. With 11 stories and approximately 43 residential apartments, this elegant and intimate, white-glove, full-service building includes a live-in superintendent, handyman, laundry room, bike storage, and lovely courtyard. Storage bins are available for a monthly fee. Two commercial spaces help keep the maintenance low. Building allows 66.7% financing, and 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer.
Carnegie Hill is the best kept secret on the Upper East Side. This fabulous neighborhood is known for its tranquil atmosphere, historic townhouses, and the close proximity to Central Park and Museum Mile, along with an array of upscale boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Transportation is a cinch with the nearby Q, 4, 5, and 6 trains as well as many buses. Additional conveniences include the Westside Market, Whole Foods, Fairway, the 92nd Street Y.
This exceptional home has it all! Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautifully designed, value-priced, move-in ready property in a prime location.
