120 E 81ST Street #8E

This unique and one-of-a-kind gracious one bedroom home boasts approximately 975 sq ft of luxury living space. Enjoy open city views from three and half rooms, with a windowed kitchen and Five closets in a full service building with a Garage. Enter into a grand 13.7 ft foyer with coat closet, bookshelves, desk and plenty of wall space for art. The luxurious living room is almost 23 ft, an enormous room for entertaining and filled with light. Enjoy the bright light which streams in from a wall of windows overlooking 81st Street, plus an eastern facing window which also draws in the morning sun. The charming views are over 81st, a block lined with townhouses and residential buildings.

The separate dining area is large enough to host elegant dinner parties, and is positioned directly outside the oversized windowed kitchen. This 11 ft kitchen features over 16 ft of counter space and abundant cabinetry waiting to be transformed into your dream kitchen. Off the foyer is a gracious hallway with three large closets and entry to the full bath with a shower/tub combination. The bedroom, also off the hallway is almost 18-ft with an entire wall of windows and an oversized double closet. This enormous bedroom can easily accommodate a king size bed, end tables, large dresser and an arm chair with an ottoman and/or a desk.

Both the windowed kitchen and bathroom are in original condition. The kitchen's retro cabinets with hidden cutlery drawers are back in style. And the ultimate amenity, a Washer and Dryer, is permitted with board approval. The gorgeous wood parquet floors are in excellent condition, as are the freshly painted walls and doors. There are thermo-pane windows and through wall air conditioners in both the living area and bedroom. The maintenance fee is a great value at $2,279 as it includes the utilities and cable. There is also a fitness room, bike room and individual storage shelf. Also, shareholders receive an amazing discount for a garage space.

120 East 81st Street, constructed in 1958 as a cooperative, is one of the Upper East Side's best buildings. This immaculately maintained building has a spectacular service staff, from the welcoming and knowledgeable front door attendants to the resident manager. There are two passenger elevators and one service elevator, sixteen floors and ninety-six residences. Convenient amenities include a service entryway with a staff member at the service door ready to assist residents. The basement is spotless and has a large laundry room with beautifully maintained machines. There is also a package room and, tucked away off the lobby, is the mail room. Pied-a-Terre residency is permitted with Board Approval, as is one pet per apartment. 50% financing is allowed. 2% flip tax

Located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods, this apartment is only three blocks from Central Park. The surrounding blocks feature easy access to many small shops and boutiques, gourmet grocers, notable restaurants, and convenient services. Transportation is immediately accessible via the nearby 4,5,6 and Q trains as well as the many crosstown/uptown/downtown bus lines. This home, all that it features, and everything the building and neighborhood offers, is truly a one- of-a-kind opportunity. Come see for yourself.