508 East 78th St. #2D

Beautiful 1 bedroom furnished apartment with small terrace in “The Cherokee”, an iconic restored National Historic Landmark on the Upper East Side, on tree-lined East 78th Street, 1 block from East River Walkway. Lease starts August 1, 10-month lease. Architecturally significant building in a wonderful Parisian courtyard style. Phenomenal building with beautiful triple-hung windows that open to a small terrace at tree level with filtered view of the East River, with bistro table and chairs for two for al fresco dining, like a box seat above a stage set. Big double-hung kitchen window faces historic courtyard. Designed in 1909 by noted architect Henry Atterbury Smith and developed by the Vanderbilt family. Now renovated by its architect owners, mixing original vintage fixtures with new finishes, furnishings, and modern style. Stone floors throughout. Walk up beautiful courtyard stairs with Guastavino vaulted ceilings to this second floor home. For those who love beauty and have a creative spirit, if you are tired of anonymous white box apartments and love the historic buildings in Europe and NYC, you’ll love this building, apartment, and neighborhood. Live in a remarkable landmark that film producers, actors, architects, doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers and other lovers of beauty have discovered. A favorite of the NY Times architecture critic, Paul Goldberger. Classic, walkable Manhattan neighborhood, with all the great shops, everything within a 10-minute walk. Quick bike access to the East River Greenway and to Central Park. Great swimming pool in beautiful nearby John Jay Park. Q and 6 subway lines are 10 minutes away. Laundry room on-site, bicycle room, great on-site super, staff, security, the building is kept very clean. 500 sq.ft. including small private terrace. $3,150 /month, includes internet, electric and gas utilities, garbage and recycling, microwave, and air conditioning unit. Furnished. No pets are allowed for renters in this coop building. No owner brokers fee. First/last/deposit + cleaning fee. Apartment address: 508 East 78th Street Apt. 2D. A former resident of this unique home calls this apartment the most “memorable, beautiful, interesting” apartment of her many years living and working in the design industry in NYC. Draft rental description