53 East 66th Street, #3D

Location, location, location… This pristinely renovated classic six home is situated in prime Lenox Hill in a 100-year-old luxury pre-war cooperative between Park and Madison Avenues. From a semi-private elevator landing, one enters a welcoming foyer which leads to an oversized sunny living room with a wood burning fireplace. The room has been expanded to include a cozy den perfect for entertaining. In addition, there are 2 bedrooms, 2 marble bathrooms, plus a dining room off the windowed chef’s kitchen.

The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances. The primary bedroom has an ensuite marble bath plus a luxurious windowed outfitted walk-in closet/dressing room with a desk and safe. The second bedroom, currently a guest bedroom/office, has a hall bath which is also well located as a powder room. The building designed by famed architect, Mott B. Schmidt has classic prewar design including high beamed ceilings, large 8 over 8 windows, well-proportioned rooms, hard wood floors and beautiful molding. Upgrades include central air conditioning, a washer/dryer, plus floor to ceiling-built ins providing excellent storage space.

There is also an enclosed mudroom surrounding the service door. The apartment transfers with a storage locker in the basement. The building offers full-service amenities including 24-hour door doormen, an onsite gym, and a resident manager. Pets and Pied-a-terres are allowed and 50% financing is permitted. A 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer. Access to Central Park, museums, restaurants, transportation, and first classic shopping are blocks away. For an additional cost of $250,000 one can purchase a windowed home office/private gym located on the first floor off the lobby.

It was created by combining two maids’ rooms. The maintenance for both is $717.20.