174 E 74th Street #3-A

Open sky, incredible light and idyllic city views including that of the renowned J.G. Melon are the hallmarks of residence 3A at the 174 East 74th cooperative. This spacious corner split two bedroom, two bathroom residence is punctuated with old Hollywood glam details and is located in the heart of the Upper East Side on the corner of East 74th Street and Third Avenue. Enter through the large foyer that leads to the expansive living/dining room featuring two exposures with large windows that wrap the northeast corner and frame the iconic green facade of J.G. Melon across the street. The adjacent separate kitchen is equipped with stainless steel countertops, GE Profile refrigerator and microwave, KitchenAid Dishwasher, and gas oven. The primary bedroom features four closets, an en-suite bathroom with a built-in medicine cabinet and shower/tub combo. The large secondary bedroom sits across the hallway adjacent to its own bathroom with a stand up shower. Both bathrooms have been maintained from the home's previous owner, the one and only Ed McMahon. Distinctly out-fitted with mirrored walls and ceilings, the bathrooms transport one to an era of bygone Hollywood! The split two bedroom layout is ideally designed for privacy and functionality. Other highlights of this gracious home include through-wall air conditioners, parquet floors, and Lutron lights. 174 East 74th Street is a well-run, full service cooperative built by the Cohen Brothers and designed by Rollin A. Caughey. This pet-friendly, 21-story post-war building with a red brick facade features 118 residences, a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, bicycle and storage room, and small garage. The premier Upper East Side location is surrounded by restaurants, gourmet food shops, boutique stores and is situated blocks from Central Park with easy access to both the 6 and Q trains as well as crosstown buses and CitiBike docks.