520 E 72ND Street #17A/18A

Corner duplex with an enormous set-back terrace that is easily and ideally accessible from the living spaces. This gem of an outdoor space offers enough square footage to design distinct areas for dining, lounging comfortably, even sunbathing. Beginning with the statement its high ceilings make, the full configuration inspires one to entertain. The 17th floor includes a sizeable foyer, large living/dining room, an open windowed kitchen, and a windowed marble powder room. Curved and modern, the staircase to the 18th floor leads to a gracious landing, two generously sized bedrooms (one with double exposures) and two marble baths (one windowed). For convenience, this floor also has its own entrance. By day, Northern and Western exposures flood the apartment with natural light for enjoying beautiful, partial East River views. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors offer breath-taking sunsets, followed by a night-sky that sparkles with delight! Situated in the front tower and with just two neighbors per floor, this is an opportunity to own a truly special penthouse-equivalent property! As a 520 East 72nd Street Owner/Resident, I am pleased to offer this rare opportunity! Please note a washer/dryer is allowed in this unit. (with board approval). Approximate square footage is 1,450 on the interior, plus 450 for the terrace, according to floor plan draftsman. Assessment: $611 monthly concludes at year end. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac overlooking the East River and with easy access to two pocket parks, and safe pedestrian-only access to the East River Promenade. 520 East 72nd Street is a Full-service upper east side co-op offering top-of-the-line amenities including 24-hour doorman/concierge, a live-in resident manager, a garage, laundry facility, a bike room, building link, a library and a Zen-garden. Brand new elevators. Non-smoking building. Co-purchasers, guarantors, pied-a-terres and subletting (after two years, for two years out of five) are all allowed. Pets welcome! 242 Units. Built in 1963. Co-op permits financing of up to 70%. Convenient to the Second Avenue Subway, two bus routes on the corner (72nd Street Cross-town and the M31 to 57th Street and the Westside), shopping and recreational facilities. Citi Bikes on corner.