135 E 54TH Street #15E

This spacious 1091sq. ft. two bedroom apartment is situated in a perfect location for a busy New Yorker. Minutes from the 4/5/6 and E subways and Grand Central there is easy access to all of Manhattan, JFK airport and the Metro North trains. Lex 54 condominium is a Rosario Candela reductionist modern building built in 1948 close to some of Manhattan's most exciting new developments including 432 Park Avenue, 100 East 53rd Street and The Baccarat. Near Central Park, Fifth Avenue Department stores and designer boutiques, the Museum of Modern Art, restaurants, Whole Foods Market and a new French Food market and restaurant planned for 100 East 53rd Street. Rosario Candela was renowned for designing some of the most gracious and exclusive buildings in New York such as 720 & 740 Park Avenue, 834 & 1040 Fifth and 1 Sutton Place. While Lex 54 is a more modest building, the flow of the apartment layout reflects the architect's style. A wide entry foyer leads into an expansive living /dining room with a beautiful balcony. Perfect for entertaining, guests will enjoy the skyline views East, and North over the decorative rooftop of the Or Olam Synagogue. The master bedroom is spacious with plenty of closet space. The smaller second bedroom is a perfect guestroom or could also be used as a home office. The floorplan has the bathroom available to guests from the hallway so that the master bedroom can remain private. The windowed kitchen with dishwasher is a pleasant setting for an ardent chef. There are parquet wood floors throughout and a total of seven closets. Lex 54 is a full service condominium with doorman and live in super, a laundry room, bike room and storage. Pied -a- terre and investor friendly. Pets are permitted with board approval.