This sun drenched, classic Prewar 7 room home (currently configured into 6 rooms) boasts endless possibilities for its new owner to create the home of their dreams.

Occupying the Southern half of the floor, a private landing and gracious foyer lead to an oversized southern facing great room boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, lovely garden views, tasteful built-in bookshelves, and a wood-burning fireplace. The large corner formal dining room is sun-flooded through a wall of southern windows and a uniquely designed western facing arched doorway and Juliette balcony. The expansive windowed eat-in kitchen can be designed as one wishes and offers room for endless storage, counter space, as well as a laundry area. Tucked away, there is also a comfortable staff room and full bath.

The generously proportioned primary bedroom suite sits on the Southeast corner of the building, has a large windowed bathroom en suite, and a very large dressing room with a wall of closets. The secondary bedroom (currently configured as a library/den) also has its own marble bathroom with stall shower, a row of closets, tasteful bookshelves, and is pin drop quiet.

Additional features include lovely original moldings and Prewar details throughout, original oak floors, several custom closets and built-ins, 10ft ceilings (currently dropped to 9ft), and the flexibility for its owner to create central AC or thru-wall air-conditioning.

Designed by renowned architect, F. Burrell Hoffman, 136 East 79th Street was constructed in 1928, and is an intimate white-gloved boutique cooperative comprised of 14 stories and 25 homes This exclusive building offers 24hr staff, live-in Resident Manager, state-of-the art gym, designated wine storage, bicycle storage, and lovely landscaped communal garden. Last, but certainly not least, this home comes with its own storage cage. Please note that square footage estimate is by a 3rd party floor plan company, and that there is an additional staff room with shared bath on the 2nd floor of the building available for purchase.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side close to Central Park, world-class restaurants, high-end shopping, and several museums and galleries, this apartment offers the best of New York City living at your front door.