168 E 74th Street #5-B

CONTRACT SIGNED. Located on a serene block, this fully renovated prewar classic 7 room, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is charming and has great energy.

Apartment 5B is a tasteful move-in ready residence that offers a gracious layout, beautifully proportioned rooms, 9 foot ceilings and herringbone floors. Enter into a grand oversized gallery. Two sets of French doors brilliantly connect the gallery, dining room and living room, expanding the entertaining space. A private hallway leads to 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 gorgeous white Imperial Danby marble bathrooms fitted with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, and excellent closet space and built-ins throughout.

The sun-filled L-shaped kitchen is thoughtfully designed and functional. It features white marble countertops, a breakfast bar, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine cooler, a new GE Cafe Series stove with 3 ovens, Miele dishwasher and Miele stacked washer/dryer. Off the kitchen is a full staff room (or 4th bedroom), and 3rd bathroom with Waterworks fixtures and smart built-ins. There is a service hall behind the kitchen that is designated only for 5B.

This desirable apartment boasts large windows and unusual triple exposures of North, West and South. Every room has great light and views that overlook brownstones and the lush foliage of this special tree-lined street. There are through the wall air-conditioners or HVAC units in all rooms (except the staff room).

168 East 74th Street is an elegant and intimate 1926 prewar cooperative building with only three apartments per floor. It is nestled in the heart of the east side between 72nd and 79th Streets just east of Lexington Avenue. Its location offers proximity to Central Park, the convenience of world class and casual shopping, a multitude of fine restaurants, museums, schools, public transportation; all in a quiet residential surrounding. Amenities include 24 hour doorman, live-in super, laundry facility and a storage bin transferred with the unit. Pets are allowed. 50% financing and a 2.5% flip tax (paid by purchaser.)

We look forward to showing you the attributes of this wonderful home in a building with little turnover. Hours are flexible, by appointment.