Gracie Gardens at 525 East 89th St. #3E

Set in a prestigious prewar coop on a serene Upper East Side block, this junior one-bedroom is a versatile space with elegant details, nine-foot ceilings, and lots of natural light, all in an enviable location, steps from the leafy green expanse of Carl Schurz Park.

A graceful chandelier compliments the sleek black tile floor in the very large entry gallery, which leads into the spacious living room, a bright and breezy room filled with sunlight via a row of bay windows. The kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances including a dishwasher, along with marble countertops and attractive wood cabinets. A separate room on the far end of the apartment can be used as a bedroom, den or dining room, while the entry gallery is large enough to accommodate a home office setup. The stylish windowed bathroom is lined in gleaming white subway tile and includes a full tub, plus an adjacent dressing room space.

Tucked away in a quiet, neighborly stretch of the Upper East Side, this stately 24-hour doorman and elevator building surrounds a beautifully landscaped courtyard and garden. On-site amenities include a bike room, storage and live-in super. The pet-friendly building is just down the block from the magnificent urban respite of Carl Schurz Park, as well as the waterfront East River Esplanade. A wide array of shops and restaurants are just around the corner on York and First Avenues, while easy access to the FDR Drive and First Avenue select busses provide rapid transportation anywhere in New York.