205 East 78th Street #4R

THE APARTMENT: An elegant living room with wood-burning fireplace, two corner bedrooms, hi ceilings, prewar moldings, and hardwood floors are the features of this home. The second bedroom fits a queen-sized bed and can be a dining room or home office. The attractive kitchen has white wood cabinets and granite counters, and the bath is renovated. Washer/dryers are allowed. Powder room may be possible. A great room, with kitchen opened onto the living room, can be created. (See virtually staged photo.) Electricity charge of $101.51 is included in the 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 and an intricately detailed ceiling. Amenities include laundry room, storage room, bike room and cable. There are a live-in resident manager, handymen, porters and 24-hr. doormen. Through-wall AC is permitted. All renovations are subject to Board approval. Pets are welcome. Co-purchasers and pied-a-terre buyers are fine. 75% financing is allowed. After a two year residency, the Board will consider a sublease of up to two years.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Four blocks from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this prime location is convenient to subway, bus and taxi transportation. Exhale and Equinox are nearby exercise facilities. Neighborhood grocers include Agata & Valentina, Butterfield, Citarella, Eli's, Fairway and Whole Foods, all within a few blocks. Restaurants are everywhere and all needed services nearby.