Welcome to this sun-flooded, high floor, truly elegant and graciously laid out 3-bedroom home, boasting incredible light and open views through large picture windows. An expansive living room, perfect for entertaining, boasts 9.5' beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and open views to the South of the spectacular Manhattan skyline as well as treetops of townhouse gardens below. Off the double-wide living room is a large and gracious dining room which can also be used as a library or family room. The private bedroom wing includes the large master bedroom with an en-suite windowed bath, and two additional sunny bedrooms. The windowed eat-in kitchen can be accessed both through the dining room and through the entry foyer.  Originally configured as an 8-room residence, apartment 8C is bathed in incredible light. Original hardwood floors and a washer dryer add to this gem. Situated on a desirable residential street of the Upper East Side, just off Park Avenue, this home is located in a distinguished full-service coop, beautifully maintained by an experienced full-time staff. 2% Flip Tax paid by Buyer.