Upon entering this elegant 2 bedroom, 1 bath prewar gem, you will fall in love with the charm and grandeur of a bygone era, featuring oversized rooms, dramatic high beamed ceilings, gorgeous arched doorways, plank hardwood floors, ample closets, lovely custom built-in radiator covers with storage, and base molding throughout. This warm and inviting residence is flooded with southern light and open views and truly feels like a home. The large gracious entry foyer with beautiful arched built-in leads to a sun-filled, spacious living room; a renovated classic black-and-white kitchen with granite counters and custom white cabinetry; and the adjacent separate windowed dining area has charming built-in cabinetry and display shelving. The large primary bedroom has a double window with spectacular southern light streaming in all day, two generous closets, and custom built-ins, and the second bedroom easily accommodates a queen bed, has lovely built-ins, and is pin-drop quiet. The windowed bath is updated and has a vintage oyster tile floor. 229 East 79th Street is an esteemed prewar coop built in 1930 with 24-hour doormen, resident manager, strong financials, central laundry, private storage, bike room, and a wonderful furnished and landscaped roof deck with Wi-Fi for residents--a great spot to relax, soak up the sun, and take in the stunning city skyline. There are only 4 apartments on the 5th floor, an added plus! Pied-a-terres are permitted case-by-case and pets allowed with board approval. 70% financing and 2% flip tax. Verizon FiOS, Spectrum and RCN are available. Great convenient location in the heart of the Upper East Side offers easy access to the 6 and Q subway lines and adjacent buses, Central Park, Museum Mile, terrific restaurants, and amazing food shopping including Eli's Gourmet, Agata & Valentina, Citarella, Whole Foods, and Fairway. John Jay Park and Carl Shurz parks also close by. This home is a perfect fit for the discerning buyer looking for the quintessential New York residence. Schedule a showing today! Please note all showings and open houses are by appointment only and require 24-48 hrs notice.
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