116 E 68TH Street #5D

Grand proportions highlight this welcoming home which has been beautifully renovated with exquisite attention to every detail. The gracious layout of perfectly proportioned rooms with high ceilings, solid walnut doors, and casement windows throughout, epitomizes elegant pre-war living. The marble entry foyer (with a powder room) opens into the dining room and steps down into the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace and oversized casement windows. A romantic master bedroom with en-suite bath is accessible from the living room and entry foyer. A second bedroom at the opposite end of the apartment also has an en-suite bath.The dining room includes a built-in serving buffet with cabinets and a pair of SubZero wine coolers and is well-served by a large chef's kitchen equipped with Wolf and Miele appliances, and Wood Mode cabinets. It also contains a washer and dryer.

Designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas and built by John D. Rockefeller in 1931, Millan House consists of two separate buildings connected by an Italianate garden courtyard with a fountain and charming seating area. With just 59 apartments, this full-service prewar building maintains two full-time doormen, a resident manager plus additional staff.

Pets are welcome and pied-a-terre ownership is allowed. A private storage unit is conveyed with the apartment. Up to 50% financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. Also available for rent.