225 E 74TH Street #1F

Live comfortably in the heart of the Upper East Side, in this beautiful, spacious split two bedroom one bathroom apartment in a charming prewar building. Residence 1F at the full-service 225 East 74th Street cooperative offers a gracious layout with generously-sized rooms, windows on double exposures, rich hardwood floors, tasteful moldings and arches, plus other lovely details. This apartment is not street level. Greeting your arrival is an entry foyer with large closets including a walk-in, and an airy gallery that can also serve as a dining area. Proceed to the elegant, expansive step-down living for relaxing and entertaining, brightened by oversized windows that face south to tree-lined 74th Street. Prepare meals in the sizable windowed eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The well-proportioned primary bedroom can fit a king-size bed and additional furniture with ease, and has wonderful walk-in closets for your belongings. The second bedroom sits off the living room and enjoys windows on corner exposures. The full tiled windowed bathroom has a pedestal sink and tub/shower combo. Built in 1938 and designed by legendary architect James Carpenter, 225 East 74th Street is a 6-story art deco co-op with a full-time doorman, live-super, laundry room, private courtyard, bike room and storage. The prime address between 2nd and 3rd Avenues is close to John Jay Park, great shops and restaurants, fitness facilities, Starbucks and other conveniences. Catch the N/Q trains 2 blocks away at 72nd Street, or the 4/6 subway lines at both 68 and 77th Streets. Pets, pied-a-terres, co-purchasing and parents buying for children are permitted with board approval. The building allows 80% financing. A 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer.