Sun-filled oversized (over 950 sqft), east-facing one-bedroom or convertible two-bedroom home features open city views and is ideally located in an ex
...read moreSun-filled oversized (over 950 sqft), east-facing one-bedroom or convertible two-bedroom home features open city views and is ideally located in an excellent full-service building surrounded by all the best of the Upper East Side. This very spacious apartment overlooks a tree-lined street surrounded by conveniences and the vibrancy of NYC.
The home is filled with wonderful natural light streaming in throughout from a wall of windows in both the formal expanse and the bedroom and showcase wide open city views including the 59th Street Bridge. The gracious layout includes a very expansive L-shaped living room that offers plenty of room for formal dining. There is extremely generous closet storage for a one-bedroom home with four closets, one of which is a huge walk-in and wall of closet storage off the foyer. The oversized bedroom also faces east drawing in lovely natural light and exposing open city views. It can easily serve a king-sized bed and home office or additional seating area if desired.
The newly renovated kitchen features abundant cabinetry with pull-outs complemented by quartz counters and ceramic tile backsplash and features top-of-line appliances including Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Italian Bertazonni gas range oven and deep Blanco sink with Hans Grohe faucet. A large marble bathroom features a pedestal sink. Other features include through wall air conditioning and heating, well-maintained hardwood floors, crown moldings and custom radiator covers and window storage and a huge entry foyer that provides a nice separation between formal entertaining and private living.
166 East 61st Street has a full-time doorman/concierge and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a courtyard, laundry room, bike room and common storage. The cooperative is pet friendly and allows pied-a-terre buyers, guarantors, co-purchasing and sublets after two (2) years of residency.
