146 E 49th St APT 9B

This meticulously renovated, pristine 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Turtle Bay offers space, style and flexibility. A gracious entry hall leads to a spacious, light-filled living room with 9 foot beamed ceilings, oversized windows and built-in bookshelves. Customized floor-to-ceiling doors open into a king-size en-suite bedroom with a generous walk-in closet and a separate shelved closet ideal for shoe storage. This room is currently in use as a formal dining room. In the queen-size second bedroom, a wall of floor-to-ceiling adjustable closets allows for the ultimate in wardrobe organization. The kitchen, light-filled from a large window, has been thoughtfully designed to include extensive countertops, abundant storage and a breakfast bar/workstation. A suite of Bosch appliances includes the oven, dishwasher, and a concealed stacked washer and dryer. A Fisher and Paykel refrigerator and Zephyr range hood complete the package. Beautifully finished wide plank oak floors create a seamless harmony throughout. Finished in limestone, the oversized windowed bathroom with Duravit tub and vanity has a large linen closet for additional storage. The apartment is heated and cooled by a quiet and efficient Mitsubishi HVAC system with three discretely wall-mounted units (functions like central air conditioning). 146 East 49th Street is an impeccably maintained elegant pre-war Emery Roth building. It has an extremely helpful live-in superintendent who accepts deliveries. The 36-unit co-operative permits unlimited sub-letting after two years of ownership and is pet friendly. 80% financing is allowed. Co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership allowed subject to Board approval. The basement offers shared laundry facilities, additional storage units for a fee, and a bike room. The Midtown East location on a charming tree-lined street is a short distance to Grand Central Terminal and market, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, many subway lines, and an abundance of restaurants and cafes.