This high-floor five room apartment is quiet and sun-filled, with open North, South and West views, through walls of windows. The entrance hall, with adjacent powder room, opens into a gallery leading to the living room, kitchen and 2 bedrooms. The gallery and living room total 32 feet in Iength, and the living and dining rooms measure 25 feet across. The master bedroom has 2 exposures and an ensuite windowed bath. The large second bedroom also has an ensuite bath. The kitchen and bathrooms are in good original condition, but most buyers will want to renovate. A washer and dryer can be added. There are gorgeous dark-stained oak floors in pristine condition, and an abundance of closets including several walk-ins.

The Townsend House was built as a coop in 1962 and is situated on a beautiful townhouse block, west of Third Ave. There are 92 apartments on 20 floors, with 24-hour doorman service and a concierge. The lobby, hallways and elevators are newly renovated in excellent taste. Amenities include central air conditioning, a parking garage, laundry room and gym, and the apartment comes with a huge private storage bin.

This enviable Upper East Side location is surrounded by great restaurants, shopping, gourmet markets and cultural institutions, and is steps from subways and buses.

Note that there is an assessment of $323.46 through June 2015, which will be paid by the seller.