125 E 74th St Unit 5B New York, NY 10021

On a tree lined block in one of the most elegant prewar cooperatives on the Upper East Side, Apartment 5B at 125 East 74th Street defines sophistication and style. This designer renovated one bedroom apartment is centered on a perfectly proportioned living room with a distinctive wall of original casement windows. A Friedrich thru-the-wall air conditioner sits below a soap stone topped radiator cabinet with custom brass covers. Tasteful inset bookcases flank the elegant wood burning fireplace with a pristine stone hearth. Modern sconce lighting adds a sophisticated air to this light filled, comfortable room.

Clean classic lines, arched entryways, polished hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and a heavenly curator-chosen palate of soothing wall colors create a serene living environment throughout. Thoughtfully designed, the entry foyer makes maximum use of space with a floor-to-ceiling custom built-in cabinet and a sizable front hall closet. The square dining room, with room for a banquette or full-sized table, works for evenings at home or dinner with friends. A cleverly designed dark wood stained built-in pantry/bar holds a television and storage for fine china and glassware storage.

Tucked away, the tranquil bedroom features a dressing room/home office with a generous walk-in closet, two triple paned windows and thru-the-wall air conditioning. The updated classic bathroom features white Carrera marble surfaces, a black and white basket weave marble floor, a custom mirrored vanity, Waterworks fixtures, Toto toilet, an original cast iron tub/shower and a heated floor.

The windowed galley kitchen has traditional glass and solid door cabinetry with nickel hardware, a black onyx countertop and classic white subway tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances include a wine cooler, dishwasher and microwave. A washer dryer is not permitted in this apartment. Additional features include all Lutron lighting, double paned thermal insulated windows and nickel hardware.

125 East 74th Street is a distinguished white glove cooperative known for its high level of service with a seasoned staff of 24 hour doormen, porters and a live-in superintendent. Built in 1929 with only 30 residences, this intimate prewar building offers a private garden with outdoor bike shed, laundry room and fitness room. Storage is included in this sale. Pied-a-terres are permitted, and the building is pet friendly. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. A monthly assessment of $2,965.68 runs November 1, 2023 until July, 31, 2024.