205 East 78 Street   Unit 15J

Tasteful, sunny, high-floor two bedroom two bathroom apartment on East 78th Street. Enter this apartment into an elegant central gallery off which all the rooms emanate. The living room features Southern exposure, a wood-burning fireplace with a William H. Jackson marble mantel, refinished original hardwood floors, and custom bookcases. The living room is large enough to accommodate a full dining table.

The layout is wonderful as the bedroom suites are split; either bedroom could be considered the primary bedroom with their large proportions and windowed bathrooms ensuite. The current primary bedroom has fantastic southern light and open views, as well as a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom is off its own private hallway and features two closets and built-in bookcases.

The windowed eat-in kitchen has been updated with a 5 burner stove, GE built-in microwave, Samsung two-door stainless steel refrigerator, and large double sinks. There is a stacked Miele washer/dryer, excellent pantry storage, and an eat-in area perfect for stools. There is a massive walk-in closet in the entrance gallery for additional storage. The maintenance includes utilities.

This pristine 20-story Art DecoBuilt in 1925 and converted to a cooperative in 1987. 205 East 78th has a full-time doorman, live-in super, and two resident elevators. The hallways have been renovated and Local Law 11 was just completed in 2021. There is additional laundry in the building, storage (different sizes for rent), bike room, and a stunning lobby on one of the best blocks on the Upper East Side.