445 E 86th Street #3-E

A perfect combination of space and sunlight awaits in this beautifully updated alcove studio with junior one-bedroom potential in a full-service Upper East Side co-op. Facing the quiet rear of the building, this bright home invites you inside with spectacular north-facing windows, hardwood floors and tall beamed ceilings. Enjoy an expansive layout for living, dining and home office areas alongside open-sky views over charming townhouse gardens. In the renovated chef's kitchen, custom soft-close cabinetry, quartz counters and glass-tile backsplashes surround newer stainless steel appliances, including a gas range and dishwasher. The sunny sleeping alcove leads to an oversized dressing area with two closets. Ahead, the pristine full bathroom offers a large tub/shower with glass doors, a roomy vanity and contemporary fixtures. Another spacious closet near the entry completes this wonderfully serene uptown home. Currently configured as an open alcove studio, this unit can easily be converted to a junior one-bedroom layout. Welcome to 445 East 86th Street, a classic white-brick postwar cooperative offering 24-hour doorman service, live-in superintendent, two elevators, basement laundry, storage, bike room, a new, well-equipped fitness center and a glorious seasonal roof deck with panoramic views. Pets permitted with board approval. No pieds--terre or investors. Eighty percent financing; flip tax paid by the seller. Nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side's Yorkville neighborhood, this home is surrounded by fantastic parks, shopping, dining and nightlife. Riverfront Carl Schurz Park and Central Park are minutes away. Nearby 86th Street is lined with outstanding retail locations, and both Whole Foods and Fairway Market are within reach. Transportation couldn't be easier with Q and 4/5/6 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations outside your door.