Sophisticated & alluring high-floor one bedroom apartment exuding charm, serenity & style - perfect for a Manhattan full time residence/pied-a-terre/investment.  Absolutely 'Turn-key' ready, the apartment is in excellent condition, tastefully & stylishly appointed with high end fixtures & finishes, lighting & appliances.  The apartment features large, well proportioned rooms, a gracious floor plan, commodious closet space, high ceilings, open south views with wonderful natural light. The distinguished 'Lombardy' has been the 2nd home to many prominent American & foreign owners. Richard Rogers, Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor spent much of their NY time at the Lombardy.  Built by William Randolph Hearst in 1926, the building is located on a leafy and tranquil side street in the sophisticated 'East 50s', two blocks from Central Park, convenient to all transportation -- and proximate to Manhattan's most fashionable shops, boutiques & restaurants. The Lombardy includes the highly rated 'Harlow' restaurant (offering room service), a state of the art fitness center, business center, beauty salon, espresso bar; valet parking is available for residents.  Maid service (twice daily) and utilities are included in the monthly charges.  The Lombardy is a unique investment opportunity -- owners who are infrequently in residence may rent their apartments daily, weekly, monthly (or longer) and receive income during the time they are away.  A 'Lombardy' in-house executive vets rental clients and arranges for the apartment rentals. For investment minded purchasers, the apartment size and configuration provides an unique opportunity to divide the existing space into 2 (two) separate studio apartments, significantly increasing yearly income potential!