Description

167 East 61st Street, 16A is an elegant and spacious 2-bedroom/ 2.5-bathroom home perched high up in a luxury full-service cooperative, offering spectacular city and skyline views from it's beautiful southeast-facing wraparound balcony! Centrally located in the heart of the Upper East Side, nearby excellent shopping such as Bloomingdale's and many wonderful restaurants, and only a few short blocks to Central Park, 16A is truly a gem in this luxurious jewel box of a building. Upon entering the apartment's welcoming foyer with its ample-sized coat closet and convenient guest powder room, one immediately takes in the gracious size of the open plan living and dining room with its floor to ceiling windows that bathe the apartment in natural light. Conveniently located off of the chef's quality kitchen with abundant storage and counter space, the dining room comfortably accommodates as many as eight people. The winged bedrooms maximize privacy and the bright, king-sized primary bedroom faces directly south and includes a large walk-in closet, several built-ins for storage, and an en suite marble bathroom complete with a walk-in shower and a washer/dryer. The king-sized secondary bedroom, located off the dining room and facing directly east, can also serve as a gracious den or home office. It, too, includes an ensuite marble bathroom and excellent closet space and storage. This apartment is an elegant refuge and an entertainer's dream in the heart of Manhattan, offering both grand living space and a wraparound balcony where dining and seating can easily be set up to take in the dramatic city skyline. 167 East 61st Street is a full-service cooperative building with a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a well-appointed and caring staff, state of the art modern gym, charming intimate garden, dramatic and beautiful entry lobby, central laundry, storage, and an onsite parking garage. The building is pet friendly and allows pied-a-terre buyers, guarantors and subletting. Up to 80% financing is allowed, and the flip tax is 2% payable by the purchaser.