345 E 57TH Street #7C

Romance and charm come to mind when looking for the best way to describe this home. Walking into 7C, you feel as if you have just entered a Parisian flat. Light beams through original casement windows and you will be awed by the original details and the open and spacious feel to this home. With 9'6” inch beamed ceilings, crown moldings, high base boards, dark oak strip floors, a decorative fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, and a very large dining area, this loft-like space is a rare gem. The quiet northern exposure (a real plus on 57th Street) offers plenty of light all day long and every so often you can catch a glimpse of the tram passing by. The renovated, windowed kitchen has custom white cabinetry (all the way to the ceiling), plenty of storage and counter space, a Bosche dishwasher, and SubZero refrigerator and freezer drawers. The spacious bedroom has a large walk-in closet, gets great light and has beautiful wooden shutters, which do a great job at blocking out the morning sun. There is also a windowed ensuite bathroom. The apartment transfers with a large storage bin that is located in the basement and there is through the wall heat and A/C. Built in 1929 and maintained to perfection, this charming boutique building has a full-time doorman and live-in resident manager. It is pet-friendly, allows pied-a-terré ownership and there is a 2% flip tax. There are four apartments per floor with approximately 60 residences in the building. There is currently a $190/month assessment in place for capital improvements through December 2019. The lobby is under renovation so the new owners of this home will have a brand new lobby.