444 E 57th Street #9-C

This south-facing, tranquil, classic 5 room apartment is perched on the 9th floor of an elegant pre-war condominium with 24-hour doorman and elevator operator. Upon entering this bright and tranquil 2-bedroom apartment you can't help but lose yourself in the original details all good pre-wars possess. The large entry foyer features beautiful arched doorways perfectly framing the south facing living room at one end and the formal dining room at the other. The well-proportioned living room features a beautiful wood burning fireplace, beamed ceilings and 3 large south facing windows. A separate formal dining room can be found on the other end of the foyer offering the perfect backdrop for dinner parties. The windowed kitchen awaits your design team to unlock its full potential. It already has a full size stackable washer/dryer. The corner primary suite has southern and western exposures, a large walk-in closet and a generous master bath with double sinks as well as a large standing shower. The centrally located second bedroom has a wall of built-in bookcases, ample closet space and a windowed en-suite bath. Abundant closet space (some cedar lined), through wall ac in 3 rooms, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and crown moldings complete this home. Built in 1928, 444 East 57th Street is an impeccably maintained white glove pre-war condominium with a beautiful limestone facade. Icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Bobby Short and Bill Blass have all called this building home. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, elevator operator, individual storage for each apartment and bike storage. Conveniently located on 57th street, enjoy the elegance, peace and serenity that life on Sutton Place affords. The building has easy access to fantastic shopping, dining, major transportation, the Whole Foods on 2nd avenue and the East River promenade. Pets, pied-a-terres, LLC and trust ownerships and central AC allowed. Please note there is a $369 ongoing assessment.