34 GRAMERCY Park E 7C

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Rarest opportunity to own a nearly 1700 Sq foot 3 bed / 2 bath home on Gramercy Park with a coveted KEY to park! This 1883 Historic building is not only one of the first elevator buildings to be in Gramercy Park area, but it's NYC ' s oldest continuously run Coop! Modern upgrades have been made, however Coop has retained all the Queen Anne Style Elegance of this Landmarked doorman building: its Tiffany Glass Lobby Ceiling, Minton tiled mantel and marble entry floor. One of Manhattan's most coveted buildings, the "Gramercy" has been home to celebrities such as James Cagney and Jimmy Fallon, and the sellers remember Margaret Hamilton, Oz's famed " Wicked Witch of the West" greeting the buildings trick-or-treaters in person each year dressed as The Wicked Witch! The 1700 Sq ft home itself faces East for morning light and towers over the buildings to its East and South, allowing light in its 14 windows all day and an unobstructed city view of landmarks such as the illuminated clock tower of the Con Edison Building. This home has been loved by same literary family for almost 70 years and retains its classic period details: Black Mantle, a cozy bay window, coved 12 foot ceilings with original picture moldings and inlaid hardwood floors. The apartment has a gracious foyer through a gallery entrance with 2 large closets leading to an elegant dining room. From there the home splits to the right to an enormous and gracious Living Room formerly both a library and a Living Parlor, as well as a small guest bedroom. Turning left off the Formal Dining Room, another gallery wall leads to eat-in-kitchen with washer dryer and dishwasher, 2 full baths, and 2 bedrooms plus numerous closets. Well loved, colorful and awaiting your architect to transform, the home is delivered turnkey but "as-is". Easily converted to 4 bedrooms, some C units have recently seen owners relocate kitchen for a more open concept layout. Please see alternate floorplan. In addition to enjoying this distinguished Gramercy address, and a coveted key to city's only private park. Residents have a 24-hour doorman and full staff including live-in building manager. Amenities abound: package room, spacious shared Laundry facilities and a bike room as well as the very generous private storage that conveys with the apartment. Pets are welcomed! Pied-a-Terres allowed! Financing ok! (50 pct). Rare opportunity in a sought after Manhattan location won't last!

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