435 E 57th Street #2B

Manhattan's best-kept secret. Amelia Earhart lived here and the building was home to a host of other notable residents since its completion in 1927. This elegant, medium sized, full-service cooperative building with no more than 4 apartments per floor, 435 East 57th Street is located in the calm Sutton Place neighborhood. This handsome 16-story full service coop has 58 units and is located on one of the nicest blocks along 57th Street only one block away from several sweet pocket parks overlooking the East River. It was designed by one of the city's pre-eminent architects, Emery Roth, for the renowned company of Bing & Bing. This spacious 2+BR, 2 bath has been lived in as a 3 BR for many years by this family. Gracious entry foyer opens onto an enormous Living Room. The huge eat-in-kitchen has space to comfortably seat 6, plus there is room enough in the LR for a dining area if you prefer a more formal dining arrangement. Recently remodeled, the windowed kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, convection oven, and Washer/Dryer Combo beautifully integrated into the space, along with a back-door to the building's service area. The 2 main Bedrooms are both good sized and the third windowed room is a perfect size for an extra BR or home office. Both bathrooms have been recently renovated as well. The building has just undergone numerous updating projects including: new risers, repointing, new double paned windows, updated electric and new water tank. Solid building financials. Storage cages. Bike storage. Pets welcome. A Whole Foods market is close by, as well as other great neighborhood cafes, shops and restaurants. Cross-town bus stop on the block.