205 East 78th Street #10D

THE APARTMENT: What a winner! Open city views, with a wide expanse of sky, from this extraordinary, spacious, sun-flooded, high floor home! Concealed Murphy Bed closet and huge walk-in closet optimize the living space. Perfect as a pied-a-terre of full time residence. Separate kitchen, white wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, full-sized dishwasher, refrigerator. New double paned Skyline windows keep out the city noise, new electrical wiring throughout, beautiful hardwood refinished floors, lovely prewar moldings, through-wall AC & washer/dryer possible. Large over-sized windowed bath has pedestal sink, newly glazed tile, original soaking tub. Spectacuar sunsets from the western sky; photos show early morning light. ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE.

THE BUILDING: Designed by Sugarman and Berger in 1930, the 20-story building, a co-op since 1987, has striking architectural features, with a grand Art Deco lobby with an unforgettable detailed ceiling! Amenities include laundry room, storage room, bike room and cable access. Full-service co-op provides services of live-in resident manager, handymen, porters and 24-hr. doormen. Through-wall AC and washer/dryers are permitted. Pets are welcome. Co-purchasers, guarantors, gifts, and trusts are allowed. 75% financing is permitted. After a 2 year residency, the Board will consider a sublease of up to 2 years, once in 10 years. SHOWN DAYTIME, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Located four blocks from Central Park & the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this prime location is convenient to the 6 & Q subway, many buses and taxi transportation. Equinox and Exhale are nearby fitness centers. Neighborhood grocers include Agata & Valentina, Citarella, Fairway, Whole Foods, Eli's, Trader Joe's, all within a few blocks. Restaurants are everywhere and all needed services nearby.