Quintessentially New York.  Come home to your light filled true two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence on the 15th floor of 136 East 56th Street, a white-glove Coop in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Manhattan, just off of Park Avenue, a block from billionaire's row.   This unit boasts open city views, by day illuminated by sunlight, and sparkling with the city skyline at night- with Chrysler Building views. The recently renovated, modern open kitchen has granite counter tops, a large center island, top of the line cabinetry and a beautiful backsplash, in unit laundry, and top of the line appliances, including a Viking range , Viking dishwasher and microwave. Closets are plentiful, beautiful hard wood flooring, and two full marble bathrooms, the master suite has a soaking jacuzzi  Minutes from the best restaurants and shopping, and great transportation. Garage IN building, with preferential rates for shareholders, makes it a perfect full time home or Pied a Terre- with ease of jumping on the FDR for your quick getaway, and when you come back home to the city, it's easy to transfer belongings from your car to your apartment and vice versa- no need to leave the building to get to your car.  With its recently unveiled limestone facade, and modernization of the lobby and hallways in progress this is a true opportunity for distinguished living .  Iconic New York dining, shopping and entertainment awaits you just outside your door. Living off Park Avenue, one block away from Billionaire's Row brings wonderful opportunities to enjoy some of the finest restaurants in the city and when cooking at home is on the agenda, you can procure wonderful ingredients from establishments such Whole Foods a few blocks away AND soon, Trader Joe's is coming to the neighborhood as well !   This well-run cooperative permit 80% financing, has a 24-hour doorman, permits Pied a Terre's , and sublets upon approval AND is pet friendly. They recently unveiled a beautiful new limestone facade, ,and upcoming improvements underway including updating hallways and lobby.Maintenance is $3200 per month. Parking is $437 per month for residents and there is no waitlist. There is a flip tax of 2.25%.  Property can be shown virtually by appointment 7 days a week and at scheduled virtual open houses. Contact us to see this perfect home in the heart of New York City.