125 East 74th St. #2B

Rarely available…Enjoy Paris in New York in this highly desirable prewar one bedroom at 125 East 74th Street, one of the Upper East Side’s finest, white glove cooperatives. In the heart of the desirable East 70’s off Park Avenue, Apartment 2B features a divine step-down living room with beamed ceilings, distinctive arched entryways, and a much-coveted leaded casement window overlooking the pretty garden courtyard. The wood-burning fireplace is graced with the original carved wood surround with natural stone hearth.

Through an arched entryway is the elegant bedroom, featuring double exposure triple windows and a space that can be adapted into a dressing room with ample closets. The separate dining room could double as a study/library with room for a pull-out couch. The windowed, galley kitchen is waiting for its design update. The full bathroom is a nice size with an original cast iron tub and Carrara marble pedestal sink. This special apartment features a lovely foyer entry with hall closet and beautiful, polished hardwood floors. Thru-the-wall air conditioning is permitted.

Located on a quiet, tree lined block, 125 East 74th Street is a distinguished residence known for its high level of service with a seasoned staff of 24-hour doorman, porter and live-in superintendent. Built in 1929 with only 30 residences, this intimate prewar building offers a private garden with outdoor bike shed, laundry room and fitness room. Storage is included in this sale. Pied-a-terres are permitted, and the building is pet friendly. Guarantors may be considered. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. Washer/Dryer not allowed in Unit. This exceptionally managed coop has no current assessments and has recently completed Local Law 11 as well as an electrical upgrade. A highly sought after neighborhood near Central Park full of small shops of all kinds, florists, bakeries, gourmet shops, and art galleries, including the future Sotheby’s, The Frick Museum, Ralph’s, Citarella and Butterfield Market. Convenient to 4,5,6 subway trains and a variety of bus lines.