140 East 81 Street   Unit 3F

An elegant prewar full-service building located in the heart of the Upper East Side's Gold Coast is home to a large, bright and quiet one bedroom home in mint condition with exquisite, old-world details and proportions throughout. Ideally located on a bucolic tree-lined block with brownstone, mansions and small apartment building with all the best the Upper East Side has to offer, including world-renowned museums, superb dining, city markets, boutique shopping, all within a few blocks from Central Park. Residing on the third floor of an extremely well-maintained coop, this serene residence offers spacious living room, windowed eat-in kitchen, tree-ensconced corner bedroom, large entry foyer, renovated bathroom and generous storage. Enjoy a generous 9-foot ceilings with sun-dappled south and east light and lush brownstone garden views from every room. Preserved architectural elements include beamed ceilings, hardwood floors (herringbone pattern in living room), pristine crown and baseboard moldings, built-in bookshelves and original door fixtures. Modern comforts include through wall air conditioning, renovated bath and kitchen, custom closet storage (including a large double walk-in closet and two entryway closets). Windowed eat-in kitchen offers ample cooking space and room to casually dine with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, under counter lighting and appliances that include a gas range oven, built-in microwave, Miele dishwasher and a GE refrigerator.

This is a fully-staffed, pet-friendly building, with low maintenance and excellent service. Amenities include F/T doorman, live-in superintendent, a fitness room, common storage, bicycle storage, laundry room and a garden for residents. Pied-a-terres and washer/dryers are allowed. No flip tax.