142 E 49th Street #PHN

Introducing Penthouse North, this amazing one bedroom home features its very own private, massive wrap-around terrace. Facing north with east and west exposures and windows in each room, the apartment is drenched with light and sits regally on the top floor of a historic boutique pre-war Condop, built in 1924. With just two units on the tenth floor, quiet and privacy are all yours. The residences modern design and amenities are complemented by the class, character and charisma inherent in a pre-war building with its high ceilings and hardwood floors. The modern windowed kitchen with breakfast bar has top of the line stainless steel appliances, including a Bertazzoni gas range. Other alluring features are a classically styled and renovated bathroom with marble and subway tiles; a video intercom system; ample closet space; plus air conditioning in each room. 142 East 49th Street is a wonderfully maintained pre-war elevator building ideally located between Lexington and Third. This Condop offers the best type of NYC homeownership, with its low monthly maintenance and closing costs similar to a Cooperative apartment, but with the flexibility similar to a Condo that allows subletting after 2 years. The location provides easy access to public transit, Grand Central Terminal, and some of the best restaurants and shopping NYC has to offer. The building features a doorman, a wonderful live-in super, laundry in the basement, and a courtyard thats a quiet retreat from the bustling city.