DESCRIPTION

Welcome to one of the most magnificent one-bedroom prewar apartments in new york at prestigious 14 east 75th street, a most highly sought after white glove cooperative in the prime east 70's.  This supremely sophisticated pied-a-terre or luxurious full-time aerie features a 14-foot, double-height living room with a wall of original wrought iron framed casement windows topped with classic gothic style decorative motif.  This sensational room offers a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bookcases with dramatic inset lighting.  Open sky views over landmarked east 75th street townhouses and an iconic view of the majestic carlyle hotel are visible from every main window.  

the gracious gallery entry is the perfect setting for glamorous entertaining with open corner banquet dining and original wrought iron balustrade, overlooking the living room in romeo and juliet style.  There are two hallway closets: an old-fashioned china closet/bar and a well-appointed coat closet.  The architect-designed granite windowed kitchen features gaggenau double ovens and 4 burner gas cooktop, subzero refrigerator/freezer, bosch dishwasher and microwave.  The nearly 23-foot bedroom contains three enormous closets, any one of which is suitable for conversion to a home office.  An old-fashioned tiled bathroom is delightful with original pedestal sink, cast iron tub/shower, an original 1920's medicine cabinets and an enormous 8 over 8 window.  The bedroom and living room of this special property have original hardwood oak floors.  There is thru-the-wall air conditioning in the kitchen and living room.  It may be possible to add a washer/dryer and central air conditioning subject to rules of the cooperative and board approval.  

14 east 75th street is one of the finest examples of 1920's studio buildings in new york.  Built in 1929 by architects schwartz and gross in the neo-medieval style, it features memorable double height studio windows and elaborate exterior brick and stonework topped by castle-like stove pipes.  The building is distinguished by an exceptional 24-hour staff, including 2 doormen on duty at all times, porters, live-in superintendent and handyman.  Building amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, laundry room, bike room and individual storage.  Pets are allowed, and 50% financing is permitted.  There are no current assessments.  Local law 11 is underway and paid for.  There is a 2% flip tax paid by the seller.  Maintenance includes variable monthly electric bill.  Bulk rate cable fee of $52.  29 added to monthly maintenance bill.  Broker/owner.  

situated at the corner of madison avenue and 75th street, one block from the central park conservancy boat pond on a 19th century landmarked mansion block, 14 east 75th street is near chic the mark restaurant by jean-georges and sant ambroeus, the famous bemelmans bar and cafe carlyle, upscale boutiques, galleries, world class museums, coffee bars and numerous casual delights.  The sotheby's auction house will take up residence in the neighboring former whitney museum in the near future.  Near every major form on transportation, including the fifth avenue buses and the 4,5, and 6 subways.  


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