40 East 74th St. #1

Welcome to 40 East 74th Street #1, a two-level duplex home situated on one of the most beautiful townhouse blocks between Park and Madison Avenues. Offering a private garden, generous room proportions, and updated interiors, this residence delivers a rare combination of space, privacy, and location. This quiet, back-facing unit is set away from the street, providing a peaceful, neighborhood feel.

The main level begins with a proper entry foyer and double closets that open into a west-facing living and dining room. A curved wall of bow windows fills the space with afternoon light. Built-in shelving, wood flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace anchor the room. A newly added bar with a wine refrigerator enhances the space and creates a natural area for entertaining. Closet storage is exceptional throughout the home, offering far more storage than typically found in comparable units.

Adjacent to the living area is an eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a dishwasher, range, microwave, and a built-in banquette for casual dining. A built-in desk provides a functional workspace. A secondary bedroom with its windowed en-suite bath completes this level.

The garden level functions as a full-floor primary suite. Large bow windows overlook the private outdoor space, bringing natural light through the room. The suite includes two closets, a vanity area, recessed lighting, and enough space for a king-sized layout. The windowed primary bathroom features a soaking tub, a separate stall shower, and direct access to the private garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

The private garden is for the exclusive use of this residence and offers a quiet area for dining, relaxing, or hosting outdoors.

Additional features include central air conditioning, a responsive superintendent, and shared laundry accessible from the garden level. The home also includes an exclusive-use storage closet located directly next to the elevator just outside the front door. The cooperative is intimate and well maintained. Monthly maintenance includes real estate taxes.

Located moments from Central Park, Madison Avenue’s boutiques and galleries, the Carlyle, The Frick Collection, and neighborhood dining, this residence offers refined townhouse-style living in one of the Upper East Side’s most distinguished settings.