$290,000

Perfect Pied-à-Terre or Starter Apartment!

This designer crafted studio is ideal for a first-time buyer or as a pied-à-terre. Just five minutes from Grand Central Station, the FDR, and Midtown business district, it's nestled in the peaceful enclave of Tudor City-one of Manhattan's most unique and charming neighborhoods.

Bright and airy, this studio features oversized, wrought-iron casement windows with enchanting views of Tudor City Park and the Midtown skyline beyond. Thoughtfully designed, it includes a compact yet functional hideaway kitchenette, a queen-sized Murphy bed, through-wall A/C, a built-in desk area, dining banquette, and ample storage with front-entry closets and four additional full-sized built-in cabinets.

The home is rich in prewar charm, featuring high beamed ceilings, strip hardwood flooring, and a dreamy, renovated bathroom with a white pedestal sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, and original deep soaking tub. Maintenance includes electricity, and residents have access to the health club at 5 Tudor City Place for a modest annual fee. Subletting is permitted after one year of ownership.

Tudor City is one of Manhattan's most picturesque and historic neighborhoods, located at the crossroads of Turtle Bay and Murray Hill. Built in the late 1920s and named for its Tudor Revival architecture, it houses one of the first residential skyscrapers in the world. The complex features two lush gardens, a children's playground, grocery store, dry cleaner/tailor, gourmet caf , health club, and even its own post office.

Tudor Tower-one of the most distinguished buildings in the complex-is a full-service, doorman co-op with views of the park, East River, and United Nations headquarters. Impeccably maintained, the building boasts a stunning Tudor-style lobby and a remarkable roof deck adorned with stone griffons and panoramic views of Midtown, including the iconic Chrysler and Empire State Buildings.

With its distinctive stone, brick, and terra-cotta fa ade and ornate architectural details, Tudor Tower offers a true urban retreat. The co-op permits co-purchasing, corporate purchases, and guarantors. Cats are welcome; however, dogs are not permitted.