NEW TO MARKET! PRE-WAR ELEGANCE MEETS POST-WAR LUXURY.....Situated west of Third Avenue, on one of the Upper East Side's most beautiful and architecturally significant tree-lined blocks, this 3.5 room/convertible 2-bedroom grabs you the moment you enter it. The owners have gone to great detail recreating the space and giving it a warm pre-war feel with amazing custom woodwork throughout, while at the same time providing high-end, contemporary finishes in both the kitchen and master bath.All rooms lead off of the true centerpiece of this extraordinary home -- a gorgeous, oversized entrance foyer, flanked with closets, custom built-ins, crown moldings and baseboards, and even a brass inlay in the rich, hardwood flooring. The spacious living room is sun-drenched in eastern light and easily accommodates two seating areas. A clever dining area has been delineated with a beautiful hand-stenciled design on the floor. The chefs kitchen has been enlarged into a smart, square-shaped design and features top-of-line, stainless steel appliances -- including a six-burner Viking Professional Series stove, Miele dishwasher and GE Monogram refrigerator. There are gorgeous granite counter tops, as well as ceramic subway tile backsplashes -- all beautifully showcased by under-cabinet lighting and Fabbian Cubetto lighting overhead. The spacious master bedroom features a walk-in closet/dressing room of your dreams and leads to an oversized master bath with imported tiles, a large glassed-in shower stall, and custom cabinetry with shelving, drawers and room for a laundry hamper. Maximum storage has been achieved throughout the apartment, not only by its five closets but also with built-ins in the foyer and dining areas. All light switches are Lutron with dimmers, and all the solid-wood doors feature custom molding and lacquer finished paint. There is even a media closet with buried wires as  well as a sound system with built-in speakers in the living room, kitchen and bedroom.181 East 73rd St is a full-service cooperative with 24-hour doormen, live-in super, on-site garage, bike room, and laundry room. Co-purchasers, guarantors and cats allowed. Sorry, no dogs. Conveniently located to Central Park, close to the 6 and Q trains and crosstown buses, plus one block to Equinox. Surrounded by all the very best shops, restaurants, supermarkets (including Citarella) the city has to offer, this is truly the heart of the Upper East Side and a property that must be seen to be fully appreciated.