343 E 74TH Street #20D

Prepare to be awe-struck upon entering this sun-drenched, high floor corner 2 bed / 2 bath home in the Forum's Tower. You'll be wowed by the open city vistas to the south and west. This is a coveted split bedroom layout with an in-unit washer/dryer and a South and West-facing balcony with access from both the living room as well as the 2nd bedroom. This apartment has a gracious layout. You enter in to a foyer that leads to the corner living / dining room. The sizable pass-through kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertop is open to the windowed dining area. It boasts good counter-space and lots of storage. The primary bedroom with ensuite bath is accessed from a long hallway that provides good privacy from the rest of the residence. The second bedroom has lots of closets and lovely southern views. The Forum is a full-service cooperative with condo-like By-Laws and very flexible subletting guidelines. Investors, pied-a-terre ownership, gifting, 90% financing, and co-purchasing are all allowed. This is a land lease building. While there is a purchase application there is no board approval to close. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, roof deck, fitness center with steam room and sauna, and parking garage, which has direct elevator access. This beautifully maintained building is perfectly situated on a tranquil tree-lined street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. It is two blocks from the Second Avenue Subway line and the 72nd Street crosstown bus. This convenient neighborhood offers a number of restaurants, shops, and services that make Upper East Side living easy. Pets are welcome too. For that buyer that wants light, views, private outdoor space and a great layout please look no further.