Description

Grand-scale, high floor, approximately 3,100 sq ft, renovated classic 9 room apartment, with a semi-private landing, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room/library, and 2 wood burning fireplaces. There is also a bonus room on the 2nd floor. Designed by award winning designer Michelle Gerson, the home seamlessly blends classic prewar charm with modern sophistication.

A semi-private landing opens to a gracious entry gallery that leads into a dramatic 37-foot-long living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and framed by three oversized south-facing windows that flood the space in natural light throughout the day.

Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room/library, offering an elegant and versatile entertaining space. The brand-new, windowed eat-in kitchen is both beautifully designed and highly functional, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances. Highlights include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero refrigerator/ freezer drawers, a vented Wolf six-burner range with grill and double ovens, a Miele dishwasher and microwave, and a garbage disposal and walk-in pantry.

Just off the kitchen is a versatile home office or staff room with its own en-suite bath and a separate laundry room equipped with a full-size Electrolux washer and vented dryer, and additional storage.

The primary suite offers southern exposure, a windowed marble bathroom, and a separate oversized custom walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms offer excellent proportions and storage, with two full bathrooms, including one en-suite. This residence also comes with a private staff room on the second floor (maintenance: $604.45/month) and a large dedicated storage bin.

Additional features of this exceptional home include well-proportioned rooms, ample storage, hardwood floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, custom woodwork, and Sonos.

340 East 72nd Street is a distinguished prewar cooperative built in 1930, offering white-glove service with a full-time doorman. Amenities include a recently renovated fitness center, a tranquil landscaped garden, a central laundry room, and bicycle storage. In a rare and charming touch, the building provides firewood to residents for their wood-burning fireplaces. With only 35 residences, the building ensures privacy and exclusivity. The building allows 50% financing, and there is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.