Rare Opportunity on Unique Block in Prestigious Upper East Side

True one-bedroom, approximately 650 square feet. High floor with northern exposure overlooking 72nd Street. Unobstructed views of East River, Roosevelt Island and Triboro Bridge.

Central air conditioning and heat through convector units in the main room and bedroom.

Major renovation in 2001 included new wood-finish flooring, which remains in good condition. Professionally painted in June 2009. All ceiling light fixtures and most electrical outlets replaced over the past two years.

Main room includes generous louvre-doored closets, corner space suitable for dining area, computer workstation, treadmill or weight bench, and double-paned windows that tilt inward for easy cleaning. Hunter-Douglas Luminette vertical blinds.

Bedroom offers separate convector unit, louvre-doored closet with shelf, and flexible-use space suitable for bookcases, a steamer trunk, pet bed or other use.

Kitchen offers generous cabinet space, neutral-tone countertops and easy-to-clean white ceramic tile flooring. Refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas stove, 2001 models, all in excellent, fully operational condition. Separate cabinet and microwave stand included.

Bathroom features white ceramic tile floor, clear glass shower doors, modern fixtures, and generous shelf space.

Heat, hot water, air conditioning and stove gas included in maintenance. Apartment wired for Verizon telephone and DSL service, and for Time Warner cable television and high-speed Internet access.

Building offers 24-hour concierge staff, live-in superintendent, intercom system, modern full-sized elevators, coin-operated laundromat, parking garage with discounted rates for residents.

Service entrance on 71st Street opens directly to pedestrian ramp leading to East River Walk, which offers scenic waterfront green space from 63rd Street dog run to Gracie Mansion.

Completely pet-friendly building -- no size limits, etc.

All building entrances have keyless, codeless RF security system, allowing safe but easy fob-based access through any entrance, any time day or night.

Building on unique cul-de-sac overlooking the FDR Drive and East River, featuring a spacious, dog-friendly public promenade with benches. A second, dog-free public space offers shaded tables and chairs with a decorative fountain.

Four bus lines nearby at 72nd Street and York Avenue; 6 train at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue. Second Avenue subway plans remain in effect, including station only two blocks away at 72nd Street and Second Avenue!

Deductibility ratio approximately 36%. No flip tax!

Pied-a-terre and parents co-buying/co-signing okay! Subletting up to two years with board approval.

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