170 East 78 Street   Unit 5E

Entry to this refined pre-war home is through a spacious squared entrance gallery custom designed with four closets which leads to the expansive 29ft wide south-facing living room with wood-burning fireplace. There are two oversize casement windows with a light filled exposure to the trees of neighboring courtyards. Adjacent to the living room and gallery is a gracious formal dining room that provides for a wonderful flow for entertaining between the three well-proportioned living spaces. The dining room could also be used as a 2nd bedroom if desired. The country style kitchen is outfitted with butcher block counters, white wood cabinets, a six burner Bertazzoni gas and convection range, and a new Bosch dishwasher and Asko stack washer/dryer. Originally this apartment had five rooms but a thoughtful renovation produced an enlarged bedroom with two closets and a luxurious size 14x9.5 bath with double sinks, a glass and marble shower, freestanding bathtub and heated towel racks. Additional features of this home include beamed ceilings and wood strip flooring throughout as well as two HVAC units for heating and air-conditioning.
This mid-block building, known as Morgan Studios, was built in 1927 and has an Art Deco marble lobby, 24 hour doorman and live-in Super. Pieds-a-terre are allowed and the building is pet friendly. Financing of up to a maximum of 50% is permitted and there is a 2.5% flip tax. The block is a quiet oasis amidst the exciting neighborhood filled with enticing boutiques, fine restaurants and close proximity to Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and convenient transportation.