IN CONTRACT.  Restore the grandeur to this elegant 8 room apartment entered off a semi-private elevator hall into a spacious rectangular gallery.  Both public and private rooms radiate off this room.  The sunny living room with wood burning fireplace and four windows faces west and north with room for two seating areas. The large dining room is adjacent and can easily accommodate family gatherings and social celebrations.  Also off the gallery is a library or 3rd bedroom with bath.  There are two further bedrooms, one a sizeable master with bath and commodious closets.  All bedrooms face West over low rise buildings on Madison Avenue and are light filled all day.  A generous kitchen with pantry and two maid's rooms complete the layout.

The Carlyle House is a 17 story brick and limestone  building built in 1930 on the cusp of the Depression, and the Art Deco style designed by Bien and Prince was a welcome addition to the neighborhood.  Along with its neighbor the Hotel Carlyle, the Carlyle House occupies the entire block between 76th and 77th Streets.  The Hotel provides many services for residents of 50 E 77: fitness center with spa, room service, the acclaimed dining room,  the Cafe Carlyle and the beloved Bemelman's Bar. There is a 2% flip tax and pets, pied a terres are permitted.